Part-time Barista

SpartanNash•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpartanNash, a food solutions company, the Barista prepares coffee shop beverages and food, operates a cash register, and receives customer payments in a timely and efficient manner while providing courteous customer service. The role is based at 2022 Apple Orchard Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525. The Barista prepares beverages and food according to established procedures, follows food-safety and cleaning expectations, maintains a clean and well-stocked department, and supports a positive guest experience. The role may also include tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods; and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.
  • Able to work in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions.

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 follow established guidelines while maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Operate the cash register, itemize customer purchases, and process payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, and coupons.
  • Stock items and rotate coffee products and merchandise displays.
  • Maintain an understanding of current store programs and product locations.
  • Use check-stand and coffee shop equipment efficiently.
  • 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 and well-stocked department and follow Company safety and sanitation procedures and standards.
  • Communicate Company programs, in-store specials, and coupons to customers, and model high standards of customer 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.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
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