About this role
Job Title: Barista (MondayFriday, 7:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.)Job DescriptionThis role prepares high-quality hot and cold beverages, provides friendly and efficient customer service, and supports daily operations in a fast-paced hospital-based coffee shop. The barista ensures consistent drink quality, maintains a clean and safe work area, and follows all food safety and hospital requirements while working a MondayFriday daytime schedule. Responsibilities • Prepare hot and cold beverages, including espresso-based and specialty drinks, according to established recipes and customer preferences. • Take customer orders accurately, operate the cash register, and process payments efficiently and securely. • Serve pastries, packaged foods, and other menu items in a timely and courteous manner. • Restock cups, lids, milk, syrups, packaged foods, and other supplies to ensure the station remains fully supplied throughout the shift. • Clean and sanitize espresso machines, blenders, counters, and other equipment regularly to maintain a safe and hygienic work area. • Follow all food safety, hand hygiene, allergen, and hospital requirements to protect customers and staff. • Work efficiently and stay organized during busy periods while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. • Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to support smooth daily operations. • Follow assigned opening and closing procedures, including setup, breakdown, cleaning, and securing the work area. • Perform routine stocking and cleaning tasks, including rotating products and monitoring inventory levels as needed. Essential Skills • Previous barista experience in a coffee shop or similar environment. • Hands-on experience using espresso machines and preparing specialty beverages. • Experience operating a point-of-sale (POS) system for order entry and payment processing. • Ability to understand customer orders and communicate clearly in English with customers and team members. • Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned MondayFriday, 7:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. schedule. • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine stocking and cleaning duties. • Knowledge of basic food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness, and sanitization practices. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Starbucks barista experience strongly preferred. • Familiarity with coffee shop operations, including inventory support and restocking. • Completion of required hospital onboarding and badge access prior to starting work. • Strong customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor. • Ability to follow detailed procedures for opening, closing, and equipment cleaning. Why Work Here?This role offers a consistent weekday daytime schedule in a stable hospital setting, providing a reliable routine and work-life balance. You will work in a collaborative, service-oriented environment where friendly customer interactions and teamwork are highly valued. The position allows you to build and refine your barista skills while contributing to a welcoming space for patients, visitors, and staff. Work EnvironmentThe position is based in a Starbucks-branded coffee shop located within a hospital. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with no regular evening or weekend shifts. The environment is fast-paced, with steady foot traffic from hospital staff, patients, and visitors. You will work with commercial espresso machines, blenders, refrigeration units, and a POS system, and you will regularly handle coffee, milk, syrups, pastries, and packaged foods. The role requires standing for most of the shift, frequent movement, and adherence to hospital-specific safety, hygiene, and security protocols, including completion of onboarding and badge access requirements. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.