Barista, TBHC - (936488)Description
Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Preferred
- Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience
Experience in Food Service Operation
Previous Barista experience
Cash Register experience
JOB DUTIES
- Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established in the employee handbook and Position Time and Duties. Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary points section of the employee handbook.
- Maintains and promotes a positive work environment with both internal and external customers. Promotes sales by educating customers and explaining drink menu; answering questions.
- Sets up cash register. Receives and Verifies cash till, counts operating cash and places in register. Logs off of register every time the cashier steps away.
- Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as expresso, caffe latte, and cappuccino.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance.
- Maintains required records, statistics, particularly those involved in cashiering such as register tapes. Adheres to Cash handling guidelines.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation and organization regulations.
- Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, hot food items, and muffins. Follow HACCP guidelines.
- Attends in-service meetings and other required training and meetings as directed. Completes Taleo within allotted timeframe.
- Reports defective equipment/supplies, cashiering problems and unusual conditions to supervisor. Alerts Supervisor to Customer issues and Complaints, Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.
- Press Ganey at 95% or higher.
- Assures safety/sanitation guidelines are met by keeping work area appropriately cleaned and promptly addressing issues which might compromise safety, such as wet floors, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Primary Location
: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines BlvdWork Locations
: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390Job
: Administrative/ClericalOrganization
: 850134 - Nutrition Services - TBHCSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: Day JobEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Posting
: Apr 22, 2026, 8:13:26 PM