Caribou Clerk (Barista)

Festival Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount 15%

Weekly pay

Two-Week Advanced Scheduling

Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Festival Foods in Appleton, WI seeks a Caribou Clerk (Barista) to craft coffee beverages and deliver a welcoming cafe experience inside our grocery store. You’ll greet guests, follow recipes, and keep the cafe tidy, while supporting a fast-paced team.

The role offers part-time or full-time shifts with early mornings and weekends possible. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on guest service and food safety.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or cafe experience is helpful.
• Full training will be provided for cafe procedures and recipes.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide personalized beverage recommendations.
• Prepare coffee and other beverages quickly and with care.
• Take orders and payments, addressing questions or concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee shop.
• Support the team and stock supplies as needed.
• Conduct basic food safety checks and logs.
• Maintain regular attendance and assist with shift coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Barista skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Espresso machine

Coffee grinder

POS system

Blender

Coffee maker

Job description

Location

Appleton - Northland

Position Type

Part-Time

Company Overview

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join our Festival Foods team as a Caribou Clerk (Barista)!

Job Title: Caribou Clerk Reports to: Caribou Manager

At Festival Foods, we’re passionate about delivering a warm and welcoming cafe experience where every guest feels appreciated. As a Caribou Clerk, you’ll have the opportunity to create delicious coffee beverages and contribute to a positive, fun atmosphere in our grocery store coffee shop. If you enjoy working in food service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be a great role for you!

Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.

Job Description

What You’ll Do: As a Caribou Clerk at Festival Foods, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Exceptional Service: Greet every guest and offer personalized recommendations to ensure they have the best cafe experience.
• Barista Expertise: Prepare coffee and other beverages quickly, consistently, and with care, following recipes.
• Customer Satisfaction: Take guest orders and payments efficiently, while solving any questions or concerns they may have.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep supplies stocked, floors clean, and the coffee shop organized for a smooth operation.
• Support the Team: Prepare products for other shifts and assist in stocking and organizing supplies.
• Food Safety: Conduct temperature checks and complete food safety logs to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For: To succeed as a Festival Foods Caribou Clerk, you should have:

• Customer-Focused Mindset: A passion for delivering excellent service in a coffee shop setting, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied.
• Barista & Food Service Skills: Experience working as a barista or in a similar food service or cashier role is a plus, but not required—we’ll provide training!
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes, manage orders, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Team Player: Willing to jump in and help wherever needed to keep the cafe running smoothly.
• Work Ethic: Dependable and eager to contribute in a fast-paced, guest-centered environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constant walking, bending, kneeling
• Able to reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Equipment operation (intercom, telephone, scanner, register, scale, blender, coffee maker, espresso machine, coffee grinder)

Work Schedule: The Caribou Clerk is a full-time or part-time position. The work schedule may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Become a part of our Festival Foods cafe team, where your love for coffee and people will shine every day while growing your skills in the coffee shop and food service industry!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Address

1200 W Northland Ave

City

Appleton

State

WI

Postal Code

54914