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Smokey Row Barista

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a leading employee-owned supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to customer service and community involvement. Established as a staple in the grocery industry, Hy-Vee prides itself on fostering a workforce that embodies dedication, teamwork, and a passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences. With a wide range of departments and services, Hy-Vee supports its customers with quality products and friendly, helpful personnel who always strive to make shopping pleasant and efficient. The company culture emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and growth, ensuring that every employee contributes to the overall success and positive reputation of the brand.

The role of Barista at Hy-Vee's Coffee Shop department is pivotal in maintaining the company’s promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle." As a Barista, you will be responsible for preparing and serving coffee and food items while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers. This non-exempt position involves working night and weekend shifts, reflecting the operational needs of the store. The ideal candidate will embody Hy-Vee’s core competencies including partnership, growth mindset, customer focus, results orientation, and professionalism.

In this role, excellent customer service skills are paramount. You will be expected to greet customers warmly, take accurate orders, and anticipate product needs to keep the coffee shop stocked and running smoothly. Your duties will include handling food safely, maintaining cleanliness, and operating registers. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a proactive attitude toward supporting customers and fellow team members.

Hy-Vee values employees who can communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and contribute positively to the work environment. The Barista must be physically capable of performing medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and engaging in various physical activities such as standing, bending, and repetitive motions throughout the shift. Employment at Hy-Vee is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Joining Hy-Vee as a Barista means becoming part of a company that not only cares about the customer experience but also about the personal and professional growth of its employees. This role offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills in customer service, food handling, and teamwork within a supportive and dynamic retail environment. If you are ready to contribute your energy and enthusiasm to a team dedicated to excellence in service, Hy-Vee encourages you to apply and join their community committed to smiling through service.

Job Requirements

  • Availability for night and weekend shifts
  • must be able to carry out detailed but uncomplicated instructions
  • ability to do simple addition and subtraction
  • ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
  • ability to perform medium physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
  • ability to maintain clarity of vision and color perception
  • adherence to company policies
  • successful completion of pre-employment drug screen
  • reliable attendance and punctuality

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 skills
  • ability to write identifying information
  • teamwork and customer service orientation

Job Duties

  • Provides prompt and friendly customer service
  • smiles and greets customers
  • makes an effort to learn and use customers' names
  • assists customers by escorting, securing products, loading or unloading items, passing along suggestions
  • answers the telephone and takes orders
  • takes customer orders at the counter
  • works with co-workers as a team
  • handles food safely and keeps work area clean
  • reviews food freshness and prepares supplies
  • anticipates daily product needs
  • checks in and puts away product
  • runs registers and processes payments
  • removes trash timely
  • adheres to personal hygiene and dress guidelines
  • reports to work on time
  • washes dishes
  • orders product and supplies
  • prices products
  • assists in other store areas
  • performs other job-related duties and projects

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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