Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.25 - $15.25
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Paid training
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. With a strong presence in the Midwest, Hy-Vee prides itself on providing a positive shopping experience through its vast product offerings and friendly personnel. The company culture emphasizes partnerships, professionalism, a growth mindset, and a results-oriented approach, ensuring that employees work together to deliver a helpful smile in every aisle. Employee engagement and customer satisfaction are core to Hy-Vee’s success, making it a preferred employer and shopping destination in the communities it serves.
The role of Barista in the Coffee Shop department at Hy-Vee positions candidates to be directly involved in delivering friendly, prompt, and efficient service to customers. This non-exempt role requires baristas to prepare and replenish fresh food products, maintain cleanliness and food safety standards, operate department registers, and work collaboratively with co-workers to enhance the overall customer experience. Serving as the face of the coffee shop, the barista will greet customers with a smile, familiarize themselves with customer preferences, and assist with product inquiries or requests to ensure satisfaction. The position demands attentiveness to detail, such as checking the freshness and appearance of food items and maintaining adequate product inventory throughout the day.
As a Barista at Hy-Vee, the individual will be responsible for maintaining strict adherence to company policies related to personal hygiene, dress code, and food handling practices. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, often involving multitasking and meeting deadlines while ensuring a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for customers. Physical activity is a key component of the role, including lifting, standing, walking, and other motions required to perform tasks effectively. Employees will use standard coffee shop tools and equipment such as registers, dishwashers, ice machines, and knives.
Hy-Vee values employees who demonstrate a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and a willingness to support their team members and customers alike. This position offers foundational experience with less than high school education or equivalent and minimal prior related work experience, making it suitable for individuals looking to start or grow their careers in food service or customer-oriented roles. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, ensuring a safe and reliable workforce.
Working conditions include exposure to noise, cleaning chemicals, equipment hazards, and possible temperature extremes, which require employees to be mindful of safety procedures. Hy-Vee fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member’s contribution matters, enabling employees to develop professionally while consistently delivering quality service to customers. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a team setting and are eager to contribute to the company’s mission of providing helpful smiles in every aisle.
The role of Barista in the Coffee Shop department at Hy-Vee positions candidates to be directly involved in delivering friendly, prompt, and efficient service to customers. This non-exempt role requires baristas to prepare and replenish fresh food products, maintain cleanliness and food safety standards, operate department registers, and work collaboratively with co-workers to enhance the overall customer experience. Serving as the face of the coffee shop, the barista will greet customers with a smile, familiarize themselves with customer preferences, and assist with product inquiries or requests to ensure satisfaction. The position demands attentiveness to detail, such as checking the freshness and appearance of food items and maintaining adequate product inventory throughout the day.
As a Barista at Hy-Vee, the individual will be responsible for maintaining strict adherence to company policies related to personal hygiene, dress code, and food handling practices. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, often involving multitasking and meeting deadlines while ensuring a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for customers. Physical activity is a key component of the role, including lifting, standing, walking, and other motions required to perform tasks effectively. Employees will use standard coffee shop tools and equipment such as registers, dishwashers, ice machines, and knives.
Hy-Vee values employees who demonstrate a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and a willingness to support their team members and customers alike. This position offers foundational experience with less than high school education or equivalent and minimal prior related work experience, making it suitable for individuals looking to start or grow their careers in food service or customer-oriented roles. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, ensuring a safe and reliable workforce.
Working conditions include exposure to noise, cleaning chemicals, equipment hazards, and possible temperature extremes, which require employees to be mindful of safety procedures. Hy-Vee fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member’s contribution matters, enabling employees to develop professionally while consistently delivering quality service to customers. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a team setting and are eager to contribute to the company’s mission of providing helpful smiles in every aisle.
Job Requirements
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience
- six months or less of related work experience
- ability to perform medium physical work involving lifting up to 50 pounds
- visual acuity including depth perception and color vision
- ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- willingness to adhere to company policies and hygiene guidelines
- ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- pass pre-employment drug screen
Job Qualifications
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience
- six months or less of similar or related work experience
- ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- basic math skills including addition and subtraction
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work well in a team environment
- customer service orientation
- knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Job Duties
- Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service
- smile and greet customers in a welcoming manner
- learn and use customers' names when possible
- assist customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach items, and loading or unloading heavy items
- promptly answer telephones and take customer orders
- take customer orders at the counter
- work cooperatively with co-workers to ensure customer satisfaction
- handle food safely and maintain cleanliness of the work area
- review food freshness and appearance
- ensure adequate food supply and follow production lists
- anticipate product needs daily
- prepare and replenish food products
- check in and store products, review invoices where necessary
- operate department registers and handle payments
- remove trash promptly
- adhere to personal hygiene and dress guidelines
- comply with company policies and store guidelines
- report to work on schedule and on time
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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