Barista

Weis Markets•Charlotte Hall, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! The Barista is responsible for creating personalized experiences for customers by demonstrating knowledge of our coffee, products, and offers. They actively seek to recognize, include, appreciate, support, and delight customers. The Barista is proud to develop expertise in their craft while diligently maintaining equipment and the store environment, working in assigned positions and using appropriate routines. They craft and serve only the highest quality products, continually honing their craft through learning and practice. They ensure food and merchandise is visually appealing, stocked, and signed appropriately. The Barista contributes to the success of the team and supports others to do their best work, seeking opportunities to recognize, include, appreciate, support, and delight fellow baristas. They follow established policies and guidelines and communicate important information to the store leader(s) and the team in a timely manner. They may operate and be responsible for cash register operations, following policies and procedures to ensure proper money handling to avoid cash overages or shortages. They are responsible for general sanitation in the department, following cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. They dispose of trash properly. They may assist with baling cardboard or other related duties (if properly trained – training provided). They may assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained – training provided). They are responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc. They may also be called upon to assist in other departments. This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Ability to read, simple verbal or written instructions; ability to write short memos/messages.
Able to communicate information effectively one on one, and in small groups (customers and co-workers).
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Able to perform these operations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- and two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
Operate equipment and utilization of knives
Ability to pass drug test.
Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes, helpful

Responsibilities

Creates personalized experiences for customers by demonstrating knowledge of our coffee, products, and offers.
Actively seeks to recognize, include, appreciate, support, and delight our customers.
Proudly develops expertise in their craft while diligently maintaining equipment and the store environment.
Works in assigned positions and uses appropriate routines.
Crafts and serves only the highest quality products.
Continually hones their craft through learning and practice.
Ensures food and merchandise is visually appealing, stocked, and signed appropriately.
Contributes to the success of the team and supports others to do their best work.
Seeks opportunities to recognize, include, appreciate, support, and delight fellow baristas.
Follows established policies and guidelines.
Communicates important information to the store leader(s) and the team in a timely manner.
May operate and be responsible for cash register operations.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure proper money handling to avoid cash overages or shortages.
Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
Disposes of trash properly.
May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties (if properly trained – training provided).
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained – training provided).
Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).
May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

Benefits

minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans
dental
vision
short term disability
term life and AD &D
voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness
401(k) retirement savings plans
scholarship program
associate discount programs
auto and home insurance
employee assistance program
pet insurance
purchasing power
paid time off
sick pay