Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedules
Professional Development
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality products, excellent customer service, and a friendly shopping environment. Founded with the philosophy of putting customers first, Hy-Vee operates numerous stores throughout the Midwest, delivering a wide range of grocery items, fresh produce, and specialty services including coffee shops that enhance the overall shopping experience. The company's culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and community involvement, which creates an inviting atmosphere for both customers and employees alike. As a people-focused organization, Hy-Vee values its workforce highly and fosters professional growth and personal development throughout all levels of the company. This focus on its people is integral to ensuring that every customer interaction is marked by helpful smiles and positive service experiences.
The role of a Barista within the Hy-Vee Coffee Shop Department is a key position that blends customer interaction with food preparation skills and operational responsibilities. This full-time, non-exempt position involves handling various tasks such as preparing food items safely, maintaining clean and neat work areas, and ensuring an adequate supply of fresh products throughout the day. The Barista serves as the face of the coffee shop by greeting customers warmly, taking orders efficiently, and providing timely, courteous service to support an enjoyable shopping experience. This role requires a professional individual who is attentive to detail and capable of working flexibly, including night and weekend shifts to meet store needs.
As a Hy-Vee Barista, you will collaborate closely with store management and fellow team members to maintain high standards across the coffee shop and assist with secondary tasks like stocking, cleaning, and inventory management. The position demands good communication skills and the ability to work under moderate pressure while juggling multiple priorities. Moreover, physical requirements involve routine activities such as standing, lifting, and reaching, emphasizing the importance of physical stamina and safety practices. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals who are eager to join a customer-focused retail environment and contribute positively to Hy-Vee's promise of service excellence. Employees will benefit from a supportive culture that promotes partnerships, professional growth, and customer satisfaction, all while working within a dynamic and enjoyable team setting.
The role of a Barista within the Hy-Vee Coffee Shop Department is a key position that blends customer interaction with food preparation skills and operational responsibilities. This full-time, non-exempt position involves handling various tasks such as preparing food items safely, maintaining clean and neat work areas, and ensuring an adequate supply of fresh products throughout the day. The Barista serves as the face of the coffee shop by greeting customers warmly, taking orders efficiently, and providing timely, courteous service to support an enjoyable shopping experience. This role requires a professional individual who is attentive to detail and capable of working flexibly, including night and weekend shifts to meet store needs.
As a Hy-Vee Barista, you will collaborate closely with store management and fellow team members to maintain high standards across the coffee shop and assist with secondary tasks like stocking, cleaning, and inventory management. The position demands good communication skills and the ability to work under moderate pressure while juggling multiple priorities. Moreover, physical requirements involve routine activities such as standing, lifting, and reaching, emphasizing the importance of physical stamina and safety practices. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals who are eager to join a customer-focused retail environment and contribute positively to Hy-Vee's promise of service excellence. Employees will benefit from a supportive culture that promotes partnerships, professional growth, and customer satisfaction, all while working within a dynamic and enjoyable team setting.
Job Requirements
- Less than high school or equivalent experience
- six months or less of similar or related work experience
- ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
- ability to do simple addition and subtraction
- copying figures, counting and recording
- possess the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
- ability to write identifying information
- ability to request supplies orally or in writing
- able to work night and weekend shifts
- able to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds
- 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
Job Qualifications
- Less than high school or equivalent experience
- six months or less of similar or related work experience
- ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
- ability to do simple addition and subtraction, copying figures, counting and recording
- possess the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
- ability to write identifying information
- ability to request supplies orally or in writing
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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