Barista
SpartanNash•Elkhart, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Barista prepares coffee shop beverages and food, operates the cash register, and processes customer payments efficiently while providing courteous service. The role includes maintaining safe food-handling practices, a clean and well-stocked department, and compliance with company safety and sanitation standards. The associate communicates store programs, specials, and coupons to customers and may 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 ability to interact politely and effectively with customers.
- Good customer service and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
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 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 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 service standards.
- Follow PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and guest experience guidelines.
- Perform tasks in other departments as needed to support customer experience.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
