Barista

SpartanNash • Rapid City, SD

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This role prepares coffee shop beverages and food, operates a cash register, and receives payment in a timely and efficient manner while providing courteous customer service. The associate follows established preparation, food safety, sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and maintains a clean, well-stocked department. They communicate company programs, in-store specials, and coupons to customers and help deliver a customer-oriented store experience. They may also be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to interact politely and effectively with customers.
• Good customer service and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of retail or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee shop beverages by brewing, mixing, or blending them according to set standards.
• Prepare food items according to procedures.
• Handle food and beverages safely and according to established guidelines, completing work in a clean environment.
• Operate a cash register to itemize purchases and process payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, and coupons.
• Stock items and rotate coffee items and merchandise displays.
• Maintain an understanding of current store programs and product locations.
• Understand and efficiently operate check-stand and coffee shop equipment.
• Notify the department lead or manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
• Follow company policies for security, cash handling and cash-drawer accounting, and product handling, including damaged or spoiled products.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked department and comply with company safety and sanitation procedures and standards.
• Communicate company programs, in-store specials, and coupons to customers, and model high standards of service.
• Follow all PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and guest experience guidelines.
• Perform tasks in other departments as assigned based on customer experience needs.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED