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Cafe Barista - Full-Time 1st and 2nd Shift

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time a customer was upset with their order or service. What did you do?

whether they can de-escalate and stay warm under complaint pressure in a customer-facing role

Tell me about a time you noticed food or equipment wasn't at the right temperature. What did you do?

whether they take food safety monitoring seriously without being told twice

Tell me about a time you had to train or help a newer coworker learn something on the job.

whether they can coach patiently since the role includes helping train new baristas

You'll be handling cash and running the POS all day. Tell me about a time you had to stay accurate with money or transactions while things were busy or chaotic.

attention to detail and honesty around cash handling under pressure

Tell me about a time you kept things running smoothly even though you didn't have a manager checking in on you constantly.

ability to work independently in a self-directed environment as the posting requires

Technical

Walk me through how you'd make a specialty espresso drink during a morning rush with a line out the door.

actual barista skill and ability to keep quality consistent under volume

What do you know about HACCP and why it matters in a food service kitchen?

basic food safety knowledge required for the sanitation and temperature-logging duties

How would you go about checking and recording temperatures on refrigerators and the dish machine during a shift?

practical understanding of the routine sanitation checks the job requires

What does patient confidentiality mean to you, even though you're not directly delivering care?

understanding that working in a hospital means some level of discretion is expected from every employee

Situational

This cafe is inside a hospital, so some of your customers are staff, patients, and family members who might be having a hard day. How does that change how you approach service here compared to a regular coffee shop?

awareness that a hospital setting requires more sensitivity than a typical retail environment

Say you're on register and the espresso machine breaks down while there's a full line. What do you do first?

ability to prioritize and stay calm when a tool they rely on fails mid-shift

What would you do if you noticed a coworker skipping a cleaning step or handling food in a way that wasn't safe?

willingness to uphold standards even when it means speaking up to a peer

This job has you on your feet most of the shift, lifting boxes, reaching, bending, and working around hot equipment and sharp tools. How do you feel about that kind of physical pace day after day?

realistic understanding of and readiness for the physical demands listed

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: We have both 1st and 2nd shift positions available 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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