Job Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a friendly and detail oriented Barista to join our Coffee Bar!

Under the direction of the Dietary Manager, the Barista will prepare or serve hot or cold beverages such as coffees and teas to patients, patients’ families, and staff. Handle cash, process payments, and balance the register at the end of the day. Order inventory and stock items. Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. The Barista will need to project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the Hospital, patient, and employees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, blended coffee, and tea, to patrons; correctly customizes orders as requested.
• Describes product details to customers.
• Receives and processes customer payments or charges employee badges as necessary.
• Serves prepared foods and baked goods including cookies, muffins, or bagels.
• Ensures customer service stations are properly stocked with paper products or beverage preparation items.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes service and seating areas.
• Ensures proper functioning of freezers, refrigerators, and heating by routinely checking temperatures in that equipment.
• Stocks supplies or retail products; may inventory, order, or receive products as directed.
• Follows all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.
• Ability to Multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, peers, physician offices, and patients.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ barista experience preferred.

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**