BARISTA (TEMPORARY)

A higher degree of healthcare.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center- Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2019-2020 "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

UW Medical Center-Montlake's Food & Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary/hourly BARISTA. The Barista aims to improve the health of the community by linking evidence-based nutrition to the healthy foods we serve and to the education we provide staff, patients and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide excellent, respectful customer service to a diverse customer base, in a medical setting.

Have knowledge of and achieve departmental goals, policies, and procedures.

Have knowledge of and adhere to Medical Center and departmental safety regulations and guidelines.

Train new or unskilled employees in the preparation and service of espresso beverages and food items; cleaning and stocking duties and departmental procedures.

Operate all espresso and/or food service equipment and machinery.

Clean and sanitize all equipment, utensils, and surfaces used in the preparation and service of beverage and food items. Monitor equipment and report any failures to supervisor.

Prepare and serve espresso and other beverages. Prepare and serve food items.

Stock supplies necessary for preparation and service of beverages and food items.

Display food and espresso items in attractive manner.

Operate cash register. Handle cash, check and charge payments for beverage and food items in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Prepare beginning banks, drops, and balance registers in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Monitor inventory and supply levels. Inform supervisor when items are low and need to be replenished.

May delegate pre-assigned tasks to work study students and temporary hourly staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Willingness to wear uniform.

REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.

DESIRED

One year experience as a Food Service Worker, or equivalent education/experience

Ability to read and correctly interpret patient meal ticket

Ability to stand for 8 hours and to lift up to 40 lbs.

Demonstrate the ability to maintain safety and sanitation standards

Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement process to improve quality of services provided to our customers and co-workers

Demonstrate team skills; works cooperatively with peers

Promote positive customer relations

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.