Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Paid sick leave
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer service and community engagement. With a strong presence across multiple locations, Hy-Vee prides itself on delivering quality products and services through a dedicated, friendly workforce. The company emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a growth mindset among its employees, fostering an environment where every team member feels valued and encouraged to contribute to overall customer satisfaction. Hy-Vee's promise is "a helpful smile in every aisle," symbolizing its dedication to exceptional customer experiences. The company operates a variety of departments, including grocery, perishables, wellness, and food service areas such as coffee shops, catering to the diverse needs of its community customers. Employment at Hy-Vee offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for career development within a dynamic retail environment.
The Barista role within Hy-Vee’s Coffee Shop department is a key position responsible for delivering outstanding beverage and food service to customers in a timely, safe, and friendly manner. As a Barista, you will be tasked with preparing and replenishing coffee and food products, managing customer orders at the counter, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the coffee shop workspace. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting and possesses a personable attitude to engage customers with a warm smile and attentive service. The Barista will also collaborate closely with store management and fellow team members to ensure that store operations run smoothly and customers leave with positive experiences. Attention to detail is crucial because the Barista must uphold food safety standards, manage supplies and inventory, and maintain proper product freshness. This position typically involves handling cash transactions and operating registers when applicable. Hy-Vee offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $18.75, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This part-time or full-time position emphasizes punctuality, adherence to company policies, and a customer-first mindset. Working conditions include some physical activity and exposure to typical store environment factors such as noise and equipment usage. The Barista role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to develop their retail hospitality skills in a supportive and reward-driven setting. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening process. The company encourages motivated candidates ready to bring their energy and helpful attitude to apply and become a part of the Hy-Vee team.
The Barista role within Hy-Vee’s Coffee Shop department is a key position responsible for delivering outstanding beverage and food service to customers in a timely, safe, and friendly manner. As a Barista, you will be tasked with preparing and replenishing coffee and food products, managing customer orders at the counter, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the coffee shop workspace. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting and possesses a personable attitude to engage customers with a warm smile and attentive service. The Barista will also collaborate closely with store management and fellow team members to ensure that store operations run smoothly and customers leave with positive experiences. Attention to detail is crucial because the Barista must uphold food safety standards, manage supplies and inventory, and maintain proper product freshness. This position typically involves handling cash transactions and operating registers when applicable. Hy-Vee offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $18.75, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This part-time or full-time position emphasizes punctuality, adherence to company policies, and a customer-first mindset. Working conditions include some physical activity and exposure to typical store environment factors such as noise and equipment usage. The Barista role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to develop their retail hospitality skills in a supportive and reward-driven setting. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening process. The company encourages motivated candidates ready to bring their energy and helpful attitude to apply and become a part of the Hy-Vee team.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with or without correction, color vision, depth perception and field of vision
- Must be able to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre employment drug screen
- Must adhere to company policies and individual store guidelines
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Job Qualifications
- Less than high school or equivalent experience
- Six months or less of similar or related work experience
- Ability to do simple addition and subtraction
- Possess the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
- Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
- Ability to write identifying information and request supplies orally or in writing
Job Duties
- Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store
- Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store
- Makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible
- Assists customers by escorting them to the products they're looking for, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience
- Answers the telephone promptly when called upon, and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call including taking customer orders
- Takes customer orders at the counter
- Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
- Handles food in a safe manner and ensures the work area is always clean and neat
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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