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Coffee Shop Barista

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $16.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a respected grocery store chain committed to delivering quality products and exceptional customer service to communities across the United States. Primarily known for its comprehensive selection of groceries, fresh produce, and delicious bakery items, Hy-Vee also prides itself on fostering a positive and engaging work environment where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, innovation, and teamwork, Hy-Vee has built a reputation as a reliable and customer-centric company. Their slogan, "a helpful smile in every aisle," speaks to the commitment their employees bring to enhancing the shopping experience at every touchpoint.

Hy-Vee is currently offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to join their Coffee Shop team as a Barista. This position is a non-exempt, part-time/hourly role centered around delivering excellent customer service in the store's coffee shop department. The role involves preparing and serving coffee and other beverages, providing friendly and efficient customer interaction, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Baristas at Hy-Vee play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere where customers feel appreciated and valued.

As a Barista, you will handle daily orders, ensure the freshness and quality of food and beverages, and maintain a neat and organized workspace consistent with health and safety standards. The role requires you to assist customers in a courteous and professional manner, fulfilling their orders promptly and accurately. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with your co-workers and management to ensure the coffee shop operations run smoothly and customers leave satisfied. This position is an excellent fit for individuals with a growth mindset who enjoy working in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

The key to success in this role lies in being results-oriented, customer-focused, and maintaining professionalism at all times. Hy-Vee emphasizes employee engagement and values each worker’s contribution to delivering smiles to their customers. The company requires all candidates to be at least 18 years old, ensuring a mature and responsible team that can be relied upon to represent the brand well. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, reflecting Hy-Vee's commitment to a safe and productive workplace.

Working as a Coffee Shop Barista at Hy-Vee means engaging in a variety of tasks beyond serving drinks, including assisting customers with product retrieval, handling food safety protocols, managing inventory, and operating department registers. The role also includes tidying the workspace and ensuring all standards related to personal hygiene and dress are followed consistently. If you have a passion for coffee, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a respected company with strong community ties, this role at Hy-Vee could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Less than high school education or equivalent experience
  • Six months or less of similar or related work experience
  • Must be able to perform medium physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Must have clarity of vision, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision
  • Must be able 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
  • Must adhere to department and company guidelines on hygiene and dress
  • Must report to work when scheduled and on time
  • Employment contingent on successful 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 carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions
  • Ability to do 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
  • Possess strong customer service skills and professionalism

Job Duties

  • Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service
  • Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner
  • Make an effort to learn customers' names and address them by name
  • Assist customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach items, loading heavy products, noting customer requests, enhancing shopping experience
  • Answer telephone promptly and provide friendly customer service including taking orders
  • Take customer orders at the counter
  • Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
  • Handle food in a safe manner and maintain cleanliness of work area
  • Review food freshness and prepare replenishments
  • Check in products, put away supplies, review invoices
  • Operate department registers and handle payments
  • Remove trash in a timely manner
  • Maintain adherence to personal hygiene, dress, and company policies
  • Report to work on time
  • Wash dishes as necessary
  • Order products and supplies
  • Price products for customers
  • Assist in other store areas as needed
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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