Coffee Barista

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Pleasant Hill, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Barista at Hy-Vee, you’ll provide friendly customer service while preparing beverages, maintaining coffee shop inventory and cleanliness, and helping customers find what they need. The role is suited to someone who enjoys connecting with people, working in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to a team. Training and support are provided; prior experience is not required. The position is performed in a store coffee shop environment, where employees manage multiple priorities and deadlines during their shift. The job requires frequent standing and walking and may involve noise, moving equipment, cleaning chemicals or solvents, electrical hazards, and temperature extremes. Safety training is provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills, including simple addition and subtraction, counting, and recording.
Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates.
Ability to stay organized and keep pace in a busy coffee shop environment.
Less than a high school diploma or equivalent is accepted.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Up to six months of similar or related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service, including making each visit a positive experience.
Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, help customers locate products, and answer questions.
Prepare and replenish coffee shop products as needed.
Monitor product freshness and appearance, and follow or develop a production list to meet daily needs.
Handle food safely and keep the work area clean, neat, and up to department standards.
Receive and put away products and review invoices as needed.
Operate the department register and process payments where applicable.
Remove trash promptly and maintain a tidy department.
Work with teammates to provide a smooth, positive customer experience.
Follow the company dress code, hygiene standards, and policies.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.