Barista: Craft Coffee & Welcoming Service

Kroger; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is hiring for a position at our Medford, OR location. You will provide exceptional customer service in a coffee shop environment, prepare drinks, and assist customers with product knowledge and recommendations.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, integrity, and community involvement, with opportunities for growth and benefits including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and associate discounts.

Qualifications

• Any previous comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about products within the department and store to help customers feel welcome.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with helpful suggestions.
• Collaborate with associates to promote teamwork and achieve store goals.
• Prepare beverage selections to recipe and standards and complete transactions.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of coffee shop specials.
• Provide fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend coffee shop items to satisfy customer needs.
• Use equipment in coffee shop (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) and label/inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Operate espresso machine, blender, scale and steamer properly.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Report accidents or safety risks to management.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts calmly.
• Maintain honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Support and assist customers including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Tools

Espresso machine

Blender

Computerized scale

Steamer

Job description

Kroger is hiring for a position at our Medford, OR location. You will provide exceptional customer service in a coffee shop environment, prepare drinks, and assist customers with product knowledge and recommendations.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, integrity, and community involvement, with opportunities for growth and benefits including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and associate discounts.