Caribou Clerk (Barista)

Festival Foods; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Weekly pay

Two-week scheduling

Vision & dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Festival Foods in West Allis, WI, is seeking a Caribou Clerk (Barista) to craft coffee beverages and create a welcoming cafe atmosphere in a grocery setting. The role supports guest service, quick beverage prep, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll train in barista techniques, handle guest orders, and contribute to a positive, friendly experience for guests and team members alike.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service in a cafe setting.
• Barista skills and food service familiarity are a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and offer personalized recommendations for a great cafe experience.
• Prepare coffee and beverages quickly and accurately following recipes.
• Take orders and process payments efficiently, addressing questions as needed.
• Keep the cafe clean, stocked, and organized for smooth operations.
• Assist in stocking supplies and supporting other shifts as needed.
• Follow food safety practices and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain regular attendance and coordinate with teammates for coverage.

Skills

Customer focus

Barista skills

Food service

Attention to detail

Team player

Work ethic

Job description

West Allis

Part-Time

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS

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.

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.

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!

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.

11111 W Greenfield Ave

West Allis

WI

53214