Coffee Shop Barista

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to customer service and high-quality products. Known for its motto "a helpful smile in every aisle," Hy-Vee prides itself on fostering a positive and engaging work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. This customer-focused approach has made Hy-Vee a preferred shopping destination, and the company maintains a strong reputation for reliability, community involvement, and a supportive workforce. Hy-Vee operates numerous stores across multiple states, providing various departments including food service areas like coffee shops to serve its customers efficiently and pleasantly.

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Job Requirements

Must be able to physically perform medium work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
must have 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 physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
must have less than high school education or equivalent experience
must have six months or less of similar or related work experience
must report to work when scheduled and be punctual
employment contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

Less than high school or equivalent experience
six months or less of similar or related work experience
basic math skills including simple addition and subtraction
ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
ability to write identifying information and request supplies orally or in writing
good communication and customer service skills
ability to work well with others in a team environment

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
reviews the status and appearance of the food for freshness
ensures that an adequate food supply is ready and on hand and develops or follows a production list
anticipates product needs for the department on a daily basis
prepares and replenishes product as necessary
checks in product, puts product away, and may review invoices
runs the department registers and receives payment, makes change, etc., where applicable
removes trash in a timely manner
maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress
adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
reports to work when scheduled and on time

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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