Barista

 

Position Summary: 

This position exudes the Kootenai Health Way through providing superior customer service in interactions with all customers. Meets excellence standards by providing customers with consistent, high-quality beverages and food products. Displays a positive attitude and willingness to serve others.

 

Team Highlight:

The Hospitality department at Kootenai Health offers a wide range of support services to various departments, staff members and patients. Our 120-member team is made up of a variety of contributors including an executive chef, sous chefs, cooks, baristas, clinical dietitians, nutrition technicians, guest relation associates, and hospitality services associates. We prepare and serve patient meals through our room service program in the hospital, as well as for our off-site youth acute unit.  We operate a cafe and coffee service for employees and hospital guests, along with a robust overnight food grab and go service. We provide catering services within the hospital and stock all the units with food and paper items. Our department offers a high level of patient nutrition support and education provided by our registered dietitians and, in addition, our infant nutrition technicians carefully prepare feedings for premature babies in the NICU. As a member of this fast-paced and dynamic team, you are involved in offering the highest level of care regardless of the important role you play!

 

Responsibilities:

Prepares food and beverages as requested by customer, including customizations such as temperature, quantity of ingredients, or substitution of ingredients   Supports customer throughput by creating fast and efficient retail transactions Provides high quality products and service for all customers by adhering to food or drink recipes and following all handling guidelines including health, safety and sanitation Ensures appearance of work environment is maintained in a clean and orderly manner     Engages with customers through pleasant, friendly and clear communication Anticipates customer needs by continuously evaluating the surrounding environment and customer mannerisms, and responding to customer needs Operates point of sale system and cash handling for retail transactions with guests Contributes to a positive team environment through reinforcing successful performance and providing supportive coaching   Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned Performs other related duties as assigned Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Current Idaho Food Handlers Card or must obtain within 90 days of hire Previous barista experience preferred Strong customer service skills required
 

About Kootenai Health: 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

 

Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses And much more 

 

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! 

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.  

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.