Food Service Worker I/Barista
UnityPoint Health
| Location: | Waterloo, IA |
| Type: | Part-time |
| Date Posted: | June 13, 2026 |
- Area of Interest: Support Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4
- Department: Cafeteria
- Shift: Part-time 330P-7P, weekend/holiday rotation
- Job ID: 183348
Barista/Food Service Worker
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Shift: Part-time; afternoon/evenings and rotating weekends
This is a temp to hire position.
The Food Service Worker provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean-up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. The barista prepares specialty drinks, assists with food preparation, receives orders and payments. They are tasked with providing an unforgettable experience for customers. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards.
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.
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
- Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications
- Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service
- Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts
- Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures
Education:
- Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.
- Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
- Food Handler Certification
- SERVSAFE upon hire
- 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.
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association *
License(s)/Certification(s):
- None
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