Barista

Location:
Des Moines, IA
Job Type:
Full-time
Date Posted:
October 23, 2025

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description

  • Ability to use related equipment: cappuccino, coffee grinder, coffee brewers, blender and convection oven.
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties.
  • Demonstrates cash register operation as well as money handling procedures.
  • Hot and cold food production for retail sales.
  • Sets up for café sales- stock food and paper products.
  • Knowledgeable in and practices food safety codes and governing standards; federal, state, local and accreditation agencies.
  • Checks food temperatures frequently through out shift. Documents temperatures on applicable forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.
  • Monitors temperature of freezers, refrigeration, and heating units through out shift. Documents temperatures on appropriate forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.
  • Maintain refrigeration units in clean orderly condition, compliant with food codes and regulatory agencies.
  • Requisitions, transports foods and supplies to replenish the inventory in the café.
  • Inspects items for integrity. Rotates stock, disposes of outdated products or less than optimum quality or correct temperature.
  • Properly wraps, labels, dates food items.
  • Makes coffee, juice and smoothies; replenishes and cleans beverage-dispensing machines and areas.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, the coffee serving and seating areas, equipment, storage, counter tops and cupboards, tile, microwaves, tables, chairs and tray return. Cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment.
  • Maintains signage daily.
  • Follows proper cleaning techniques. Stores chemicals properly, follow MSDS rules; labels product appropriately, uses chemicals according to directions, uses PPE as necessary.
  • Practices safety procedures. Utilizes tools, equipment and protective equipment such as wet floor signs, proper ergonomics, informing Supervisor of safety hazards and equipment failures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of effective customer service skills and performance improvement.
  • Uses standardized and non-standardized recipes and ingredients to prepare, create, and process foods.
  • Assists in other areas as requested.
  • Must be able to pass barista training within 2 months of hire.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred. Knowledge of several subjects in order to prepare reports, perform calculations and/or deal effectively with other people.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Restaurant or food service operations experience preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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