Coffee Shop Barista
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a customer-focused Barista to prepare beverages, maintain coffee shop inventory and cleanliness, and help customers have a positive experience. The role is suited to someone who enjoys connecting with people, working in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to a team. Prior experience is not required; training and support are provided. The Barista takes orders at the counter and over the phone, prepares and replenishes products, monitors freshness and appearance, and follows or develops production lists to meet daily needs. The role also includes safe food handling, cleaning and maintaining the department, receiving and putting away products, reviewing invoices as needed, processing payments, removing trash, and assisting in other store areas or special projects. 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, subtraction, counting, and recording.
- Ability to communicate clearly and helpfully 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 experience is accepted.
- 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, positive service.
- Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, help customers find products, and answer questions.
- Prepare and replenish coffee shop products as needed.
- Monitor product freshness and appearance and follow or develop production lists for 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 the company dress code, hygiene standards, and policies.
- Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
