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Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer service, quality products, and positive community impact. With numerous locations across the Midwest, Hy-Vee prides itself on providing a shopping experience centered around helpfulness and friendliness. Their employees are regarded as the cornerstone of the company's success, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and customer focus. Hy-Vee promotes a workplace culture where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference in the lives of customers and colleagues alike. The company operates a variety of departments within its stores, including a Coffee Shop where they aim to deliver a welcoming and satisfying environment for coffee lovers and casual shoppers. This Coffee Shop is a key part of the store's offering, providing freshly prepared beverages and snacks with a friendly smile in every aisle, showcasing Hy-Vee's dedication to outstanding customer service. The Barista position at Hy-Vee’s Coffee Shop is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy interacting with people and have a passion for quality coffee and customer care. This non-exempt position involves a variety of tasks centered around preparing and serving coffee and food products, maintaining cleanliness and order in the work area, and ensuring a positive experience for every customer. The Barista is responsible for reviewing and fulfilling customer orders promptly and accurately, preparing products according to established safety and freshness standards, and handling payments when applicable. Beyond the technical skills, the role demands a focus on delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service that reflects Hy-Vee’s brand values. The Barista is an integral part of the Coffee Shop team, working closely with managers and colleagues to foster a productive and supportive work environment where customer satisfaction is the priority. In this role, you will greet customers with a smile, take orders at the counter or by phone, and assist customers in a variety of ways, from helping them find products to handling special requests. The daily duties also include managing inventory, ensuring food safety and product freshness, and maintaining the aesthetic and operational standards of the department. Hy-Vee places high importance on teamwork and expects employees to contribute positively to the store atmosphere while adhering strictly to company policies, personal hygiene, and dress guidelines. Physical demands include performing medium work, such as lifting up to 50 pounds and engaging in activities such as standing, walking, and repetitive motions required in a typical coffee shop environment. You’ll also work with various equipment like registers, dishwashers, ice machines, and knives following safety protocols. Hy-Vee recognizes the fast-paced nature of retail and food service and supports its employees in managing the challenges that come with handling multiple priorities and operating in a sometimes noisy and busy store environment. Employment with Hy-Vee requires passing a pre-employment drug screen, emphasizing the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and professional workplace. If you are ready to bring your helpful smile and positive attitude to a welcoming environment that values its people as its greatest strength, applying for the Barista role at Hy-Vee’s Coffee Shop could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Less than high school or equivalent experience
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience
• Must be able to physically perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
• Ability to do simple addition and subtraction
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
• Must adhere to company policies and hygiene standards
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen