Food Service Worker - Barista

Food Service Worker – Barista

📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time (Day) | 💼 Dietary |

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Barista position (Retail Services) is to assist in station set-up, serving

quality beverages and food to staff, students, and visitors in retail services in a professional efficient manner; and to maintain an organized and clean serving/dining environment.

What You’ll Do

• Sets up designated food stations, prepares customer orders and services customers in an efficient manner within Retail Services.
• Carries out various cleaning and sanitation functions. Cleans and restocks work area and sanitizes equipment.
• Provides superior customer service in compliance with University Hospital’s Mission Statement and Five Star Service Program. Welcomes customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions and accepting orders and payments.
• Prepares beverages as requested by guests. Prepare food such as baked goods, grinding coffee, brewing coffee and tea.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Must have at least one (1) year of relevant barista experience in a high volume setting
• which includes food and beverage preparation.
• Ability to read, write speak, and understand English fluently to perform the duties of the position required.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Customer service and hospitality- oriented.
• Attention to detail with appropriate follow through.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to establish effective relationships within a multi-cultural environment.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time Off
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $17.63 - $18.67.

University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.