Morning Shift Coffee Barista - Friendly, Fast-Paced Service

Hy-Vee; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is hiring a friendly Coffee Shop Barista in Pleasant Hill, IA. You’ll craft beverages, stock the shop, and ensure every guest leaves with a smile and the exact item they came for. No prior experience necessary; we train you to excel in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work daytime shifts, greet customers, take orders, and maintain a clean, organized coffee shop. Join a team focused on service, quality, and a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions with confidence
• Use basic math skills for simple addition, subtraction, counting, and recording
• Communicate clearly with customers and teammates in a friendly, helpful way
• Stay organized and keep up with the pace of a busy coffee shop environment
• Less than a high school diploma or equivalent accepted; up to six months of similar or related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and going the extra mile to make every visit a positive one
• Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, and assist with finding products and answering questions
• Prepare and replenish coffee shop products as needed throughout your shift
• Monitor product freshness and appearance and follow or develop a production list to stay ahead of daily needs
• Handle food safely and keep the work area clean, neat, and up to department standards at all times
• Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed
• Run the department register and process payments where applicable
• Remove trash promptly and maintain a tidy department
• Work alongside your teammates to ensure a smooth, positive experience for every customer
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

Skills

Follow instructions

Basic math

Clear communication

Pace management

HS not required

Education

Less than a high school diploma accepted

Up to 6 months of related experience preferred

Job description

Hy-Vee is hiring a friendly Coffee Shop Barista in Pleasant Hill, IA. You’ll craft beverages, stock the shop, and ensure every guest leaves with a smile and the exact item they came for. No prior experience necessary; we train you to excel in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work daytime shifts, greet customers, take orders, and maintain a clean, organized coffee shop. Join a team focused on service, quality, and a positive customer experience.