Barista

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Barista, you will help interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff and participate and support all aspects of healthcare food service operations. You will work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

Every day you will prepare and serve items, engaging with customers and thoroughly maintaining food safety and cleanliness, with additional support tasks as needed by the food service team.

To be successful in this role, you must have knowledge in food and beverage preparation and safety with outstanding, empathetic customer service within a highly compliant and supportive team environment.

• Complies with healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and guidelines, including proper monitoring and maintenance of food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Adheres to procedures that prevent cross-contamination and ensures compliance with personal hygiene standards. Maintains accurate labeling of food products and ensures proper storage of food, equipment, and machinery in accordance with regulatory and facility guidelines
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with established menus and dietary guidelines, utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment and utensils. Maintains thorough knowledge of recipe ingredients to accurately address food allergy inquiries and special dietary requests
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation

• May be responsible for one or more of the following:

  • Customer Service & Sales

    • Serving customers in a coffee shop or retail food area

    • Operating a cash register and handling payments

  • Food Preparation & Delivery

    • Assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient trays

    • Preparing cold food items (e.g., sandwiches, salads)

    • Supporting catering services, including food delivery and pick-up

  • Sanitation & Maintenance

    • Dishwashing and pot washing

    • Cleaning equipment and maintaining work areas (e.g., sweeping, mopping, taking out trash)

    • Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards are met

  • Inventory & Stocking

    • Stocking food and supply items in retail and service areas

    • Assisting with inventory checks and restocking as needed

*Must be able to work early morning shifts and late evening shifts*

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of food service experience
• A Food Handlers Permit or Servsafe Certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience