Barista

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café, Baristas do much more than make coffee. You deliver our commitment to craft by preparing beverages, sharing your coffee knowledge, and making genuine connections with every customer who walks in or pulls up to the drive-thru. You will work alongside resident staff in a culture built on respect and dignity.

Previous barista experience in a high-volume coffee shop is preferred, but a friendly, energetic attitude and a passion for learning more about coffee matter most.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Work alongside resident staff in a café where respect and dignity are part of every shift.
• Make an impact: Create a welcoming experience for customers while helping Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café deliver its commitment to craft.
• Supportive team: Join a team of Shift Leads, an Assistant Manager, and a General Manager who enjoy building great relationships with their co-workers.
• Benefits: Part-time benefits are available.

As a Barista, You Will:

• Provide friendly, authentic, and engaging service to customers in all service areas of the coffee bar, including the register, bakery, and drive-thru
• Prepare espresso bar drinks and other beverages that meet Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café quality standards in taste and appearance
• Prepare beverages to standard by following café recipes
• Share your knowledge of coffee, teas, other beverages, and merchandise to educate customers and help drive café sales
• Prepare brewed coffee, tea, and food items as part of the team member role
• Ensure coffee bar and bean counter area equipment is calibrated and working correctly
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked work area at all times
• Perform cleaning, stocking, food safety, and cash handling responsibilities
• Embody a culture of respect and dignity while working alongside resident staff
• Perform various physical tasks during the work shift

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

Baristas receive training in Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café recipes, quality standards, and coffee knowledge. You will work with experienced Shift Leads and managers while gaining hands-on experience in a high-volume café.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally 1+ years of experience working as a barista in a high-volume coffee shop
• Friendly, energetic, personable demeanor and a passion for excellent customer service, with a customer-first mentality
• Strong focus on quality and interest in learning more about coffee
• Highly reliable and punctual
• Enjoys working in a team environment and building great relationships with co-workers
• Ability to work quickly, embrace and learn new information, multi-task, and incorporate feedback into personal performance
• Ability to perform various physical tasks during the work shift
• Food Handler's and Allergen Training Certification

Pay

Base Pay

• Barista (Part-Time): $18.75 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time, up to 39 hours per week
• Early AM and afternoon availability required
• Weekend availability required

Benefits

• Qualifying benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match and tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth
• Referrals to state-funded resources that provide childcare support

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.