Coffee Barista

Coborn's, Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality to communities throughout the Midwest. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, Coborn's prides itself on offering an elevated shopping experience that emphasizes freshness, value, and convenience. The company's family of brands includes notable grocery stores such as Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. In addition to groceries, Coborn's has diversified its portfolio to include liquor stores like Coborn's Liquor and Cash Wise Liquor, fuel kiosks and convenience stores under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names, and complementary retail outlets such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting these operations are Coborn's own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center, showcasing their commitment to quality and supply chain excellence.

The Coffee Barista role at Coborn's represents a critical customer-facing position within the company's retail coffee operation, particularly tied to their coffee shop brands like Caribou Coffee and Dunn Brothers Coffee. The Barista is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the company's high standards of customer service by assisting guests with their beverage and food orders, delivering a warm and welcoming experience from the moment a guest arrives at the counter. The perfect candidate will be knowledgeable about all the products offered, proficient in preparing a variety of beverages and food items according to company recipes, as well as adept at operating all coffee shop machinery efficiently and safely.

This role is designed to blend both hospitality and technical skills, as the Barista skillfully crafts customized drinks while answering guests' questions and providing helpful recommendations. Beyond beverage preparation, the Coffee Barista is also responsible for ensuring accurate order entry, tendering payment, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of their workstation to support a positive guest experience. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a customer-centric environment, where they can enhance their interpersonal skills, learn the craft of coffee making, and grow within a supportive, employee-owned company.

Coborn's values its employees highly, recognizing them as the heart of the company. Employees enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented workspace, ongoing career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company welcomes candidates of various backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunity, and fosters an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development.

Offered as either full-time or part-time employment, the Coffee Barista position provides a competitive hourly wage ranging from $13.25 to $18.50, based on experience and qualifications. Coborn's supports work-life balance and employee well-being with paid time off, floating holidays, premium pay on Sundays and holidays, and a suite of health and wellness programs. Their innovative DailyPay option allows access to earned wages before payday, offering financial flexibility. Furthermore, Coborn's invests in their team's future through a 401(k) plan with generous company matches and an Employee Stock Ownership Program that aligns employee success with company performance.

Joining Coborn's as a Coffee Barista means becoming part of a company that serves its guests and communities with passion and integrity, and that encourages team members to build meaningful careers while making positive daily impacts. If you are enthusiastic about creating memorable customer experiences, learning the art of coffee preparation, and working in a vibrant, supportive environment, this role offers an excellent pathway to personal and professional growth.