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Cafe Barista

Advocate Health · Pleasant Prairie, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had a customer who was upset or in a hurry. What did you do?

whether the candidate can stay warm and solution-focused with a stressed customer, common in a hospital-adjacent cafe

Tell me about a time you noticed something wasn't up to sanitation standard. What did you do about it?

whether the person self-corrects and follows through on safety issues rather than ignoring them

Describe a time you trained or helped a new coworker learn the ropes.

coaching ability and patience, since the role includes helping train new baristas

Tell me about a time you worked with a manager or teammate to fix a recurring problem, like slow service or running out of supplies.

collaborative problem-solving and initiative around operations

Tell me about a time things got tense or chaotic at work and you had to stay calm to keep things moving.

composure under pressure and its effect on setting tone for the rest of the team

Technical

Walk me through how you'd pull a shot of espresso and steam milk for a latte, start to finish.

actual hands-on knowledge of espresso equipment and drink prep standards

What's your process for checking and logging temperatures on food and equipment like the dish machine or refrigerators?

familiarity with food safety monitoring and HACCP-type recordkeeping

How do you keep track of inventory and know when to reorder daily supplies?

organizational habits around stock and supply management

What does good cash handling look like to you, and have you ever caught a mistake in a transaction?

attention to detail and honesty around money handling

Situational

How do you handle a rush where five people are in line and you're the only one on register and drinks?

ability to multitask and prioritize under real volume pressure

This location is inside a surgery center. How would you handle overhearing patient information while working the counter?

understanding of patient confidentiality even in a non-clinical support role

If you noticed the refrigerator was running warm and some items might be spoiling, what would you do right then?

judgment on escalation and food danger zone protocols

This job has you on your feet most of the day, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and reaching, bending, and carrying. How do you usually manage a physically demanding shift?

realistic awareness of and readiness for the physical demands of the job

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11106 AHCMG Surgery Center Pleasant Prairie - Coffee Shop Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday- Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM or 6:30AM-3:00PM Schedule details may vary based on operational needs and business demands. Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Major Responsibilities: • Greets all customers by providing quick, friendly and personal service. Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovers and responds to customer needs. • Sells and serves baked goods and food items to customers. Processes transactions through the POS and provides change to customers. Follows cash handling procedures and cash register policies. • Maintains the highest level of standards for all product preparation. Adheres to all licensed Starbucks recipes (at Starbucks locations only), specialty drinks, measurements and food presentation standards. Provides top quality espresso shots for hot and cold beverages. Maintains espresso equipment to manufacturer and sanitation standards. • Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team. • Communicates with staff and management to solve problems and improve quality & service and effectively implement change. Contributes to cafe goals for increasing sales and improving profits. Assists with new barista training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching. • Monitors and records temperatures of food items and equipment (i.e. dish machine, refrigerators). Reports food danger temperatures to manager. Monitors cooked food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination. • Prepares inventory, requisitions daily supplies and ensures proper labeling and storage. Replenishes food service areas to include supply of food, cold beverages, dry supplies, paper supplies, etc. • Follows established operational policies and procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination. Performs sanitation duties on a continual basic to ensure a safe work environment, including utensils, refrigerators and transportation carts and food service equipment. • Maintains proper production, safety and sanitation standards. Corrects deficiencies as required, including interpretation, maintenance and implementation. Complies with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point standard. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Required. Education Required: • No Formal Education. Experience Required: • Typically requires 1 year of experience in a hospital or hotel/restaurant food service environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Ability to contribute to a positive work environment. • Thorough understanding of food preparation through on-the-job training or a food service course. Attends barista training sessions to attain certification and recertification. • Excellent customer service skills. • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. • Ability to perform responsibilities in a self-directed environment. • Ability to read and understand written and oral communications. • Excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Operates equipment (i.e. Espresso machine, oven, microwave, dish-machine, grill, register, etc.) necessary to perform the job. • • Stands for long periods of time, walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift. • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time. • Able to handle food and hot beverages. • Frequently use hand and finger motions, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. • • Must be able to lift, push, carry various items (bags, boxes, etc.): • - Lift up to 10 lbs. and frequently up to 20 lbs. • - Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. • - At waist height carrying distance maximum 5 feet. • - Push/pull 20 lbs. • • Working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt. floor, spices, etc. (dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents). • • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary. • • Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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