Barista

UnityPoint Health

Location:Waterloo, IA
Type:Part-time
Date Posted:October 16, 2026
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  • Area of Interest: Support Services
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4
  • Department: Coffee Shop
  • Shift: Typical Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm may vary as needed, rotating weekends
  • Job ID: 188646

Overview

Barista

Shift: Part-time; Typical Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm but may vary as needed; rotating days, weekends, and holidays

This is a temp to hire position.

Prepare, provide and serve attractive and quality food with a friendly, safe and courteous manner to all customers in accordance with all department policies & procedures. Performs alltransactions utilizing appropriate procedures of payment handling. Performs duties of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, pans, and equipment throughout the department. Stocks display cases and coolers. Provide excellent customer service.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist customers, while anticipating their needs.
  • Prepare and serve coffees, teas, and specialty beverages per brand standards.
  • Maintain coffee knowledge on current offerings and accurately communicate product information to customers. Respond to questions, orders, and concerns, and educate customers on coffee products.
  • Prepare and serve food items in line with location standards. Set up and breakdown coffee bar, stations or store including cleaning and sanitizing.
  • Maintain clean and sanitary work area.
  • Stock beverage coolers, grab and go items, service ware and condiments.
  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of all Bistro equipment and assist with troubleshooting in event of equipment malfunctions.
  • Follow health, safety, and sanitization guidelines for all procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by management
  • Responsible for following cash handling and payment policies
  • Responsible for opening and closing register operations
  • Cleans and restocks dishes, food, supplies, and beverages during hours of operation as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

  • One year experience in food service industry or related experience required
  • Knowledge as a Barista or equivalent experience preferred

License/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification
  • SERVSAFE preferred
  • IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.  
  • IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire. 

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