Barista

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $15/hr
  
  
  

At Garden Spot Village, our Baristas create a welcoming café experience by preparing high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, and food items while delivering exceptional customer service. This role supports daily operations at Refresh and helps create meaningful connections with residents, team members, guests, and visitors.

What You'll Do

Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct

Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times

Maintain confidentiality regarding all resident information, conditions, and family matters

Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety

Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, specialty beverages, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards

Operate espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently

Greet residents, staff, guests, and customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude

Take customer orders accurately and process transactions through the point-of-sale system

Recommend beverages, food items, and specials to enhance the customer experience

Prepare and serve pastries, breakfast items, and light café fare as assigned

Maintain cleanliness and organization of café workstations, equipment, dining areas, and service counters

Restock coffee supplies, food items, cups, lids, condiments, and other inventory as needed

Monitor product quality and ensure beverages and food items meet presentation standards

Wash and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas following established procedures

Support opening and closing duties, including cash handling and inventory tasks

Observe infection control procedures related to Dining Services

Attend in-service training programs and participate in ongoing professional development

Work cooperatively with team members and other departments

Collaborate with residents, resident representatives, staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers

Perform all duties efficiently, timely, and professionally

Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned

What We're Looking For

Previous customer service, food service, or café experience preferred but not required

Ability to learn beverage preparation techniques and operate café equipment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Friendly, positive, and service-oriented attitude

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented

Ability to handle cash and operate a point-of-sale system accurately

Treat residents, guests, and coworkers with kindness, enthusiasm, and respect

Willingness to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Identify with and promote the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Communities

Must work scheduled weekends and holidays

Additional Information

This position is part-time 1-2 days per week 6:00am-3:00pm or 11:00am-6:00pm with every other weekend 8:00am-4:30pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.