AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic Barista at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, located in University City, Philadelphia, PA. The Barista will work at the Starbucks location in the hospital serving visitors, hospital staff, and guests. Part time positions available; weekends required.

Rate of pay begins at $17.04/hour; receive two additional wage increases within your first year of work! Benefits include generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days; paid holidays. health insurance and prescription benefits, 401k and pension retirement benefits, access to training funds and more!

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

• Create and serve chilled and hot beverages such as coffee, cappuccinos, espresso, lattes and fruit-blended drinks
• Demonstrate creative thinking by suggesting alternative procedures to work flow or possible areas of improvement to immediate manager
• Maintain a level of excellence through great service and small-talk with each customer you assist
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly cash atmosphere, counter and prep area
• Greet your customers as soon as they are spotted at the counter
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.
• Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues
• Deliver legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer
• Discover and responds to customer needs
• Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed
• Provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards; follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Requirements:

• Previous Starbucks Barista experience is a plus
• Meet Starbucks operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, and cash handling
• Engage with and understand customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

Benefits:

AVI offers:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

COVID Vaccination Required