DELI/COFFEE SHOP BARISTA

Kroger; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a friendly Barista to provide prompt, quality coffee service aligned with the company's values. You will greet customers, prepare espresso drinks, and promote products while maintaining a clean service area.

The role requires completing barista certification with a high score, working in a fast-paced environment, and adhering to store policies with reliable attendance. Training and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus six months of customer service experience.
• Ability to complete Initial Store Training and pass barista certification with a score of 90% or better.
• Ability to work weekends, any shift, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks and follow company policies.
• Familiarity with industry terms and processes.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and answer questions; suggest products to enhance service and meet sales goals.
• Prepare beverage orders (espresso drinks, Coffee of the Day) to standard.
• Maintain cleanliness of the service area and equipment.
• Follow store policies, procedures and cash handling policies.
• Assist with stocking, merchandising, and inventory recording; work cooperatively under pressure.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Exceed service standards by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase, and preparation. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Promote and follow company initiatives
• Greet customers, answer questions, and suggest product to enhance service and meet sales goals
• Maintain cleanliness of customer service area and equipment
• Prepare a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day to standard
• Follow store policies and procedures
• Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with the duty rosters and cleaning standards
• Follow standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating, and storing all products
• Follow cash handling and register policies
• Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus six months of experience in customer service; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability to complete Initial Store Training and pass barista certification with a score of 90% or better
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

Job Info

• Job Identification 201439
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/13/2026, 05:35 PM
• Locations 10 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60016, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.