Coffee Shop Barista

Hy-Vee•Galesburg, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

As a Barista at Hy-Vee, you will provide friendly customer service, prepare beverages, keep the coffee shop stocked and clean, and help customers find products and get answers to their questions. The role involves taking orders at the counter and over the phone, maintaining product freshness and appearance, handling food safely, processing payments when applicable, and working with teammates to create a positive customer experience. You may also assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed. Training and support are provided; prior experience is not required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Basic math skills for simple addition, subtraction, counting, and recording.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and helpfully with customers and teammates.
  • Ability to stay organized and keep up with a busy coffee shop environment.
  • Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
  • Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Greet customers warmly and provide helpful, friendly service.
  • Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, assist with finding 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.
  • Check in products, put products away, 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 Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and company policies.
  • Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.
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