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JOB DESCRIPTION:As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Barista provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. The Starbucks Manager is held accountable for the department's results in providing superior customer service, increasing sales, improving gain and containing cost. Trains, supervises, schedules and assigns duties to Barista clerks. Changes signs and prices as directed by merchandising. Inventories stock, writes orders and checks order for completeness and accuracy upon arrival. Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock of inventory. Clean and organize display and work area. The Barista brews coffee and tea, using coffee urns, drip or vacuum coffee makers, teapots, drink mixers, and other kitchen equipment. Performs various duties to assist in filling customers orders. Cleans and polishes utensils and equipment used in beverage preparation. Serves coffee. Operates cash register to accept payment and make change.Salary range is $17.25 to $25.95 hourly. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.JOB DUTIES:* Safeway Barista employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:* Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.Supervises Barista staff.* Orders and process ingredients and supplies as needed.Writes employee schedules.* Performs inventory procedures according to division policy.* Brew coffee, tea and chocolate.* Operate electronic cash register to total customers' final bill. Receive payment for customer purchase and count back correct change.* Maintain cleanliness of coffee service area of the store.* Sets up and maintains displays in coffee area.* Replace stock in preparation area from supply area.* Other duties as assigned.JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:* Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.* Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.* Ability to understand and follow directions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Barista ClerksPERMITS/LICENSES:Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.WORK ENVIRONMENT:%Inside: 100% %Outside: RareTemperature Extremes: N/AChemicals: Seldom (surface cleaners, grease cutters, detergents).MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:Cash registers, grocery carts, box knife, blender, coffee maker, spoons, cups, pitchers and other utensils, coffee grinderPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Constant (over 70% of the time)Frequent (30-70%)Occasional (10-30%)Seldom (1-10%)Lifting:Constantly lifts 1-10 lbs. Frequently lifts 11-20 lbs. Seldom lifts 21-50 lbs.Carrying:Frequently carries 1-10 lbs.Pushing / Pulling:Frequently pushes/pulls 1-10 lbs. Seldom pushes/pulls 11-20 lbs.Reaching:Constant knee to shoulder level reaching. Occasional at or above shoulder level reaching.Standing:Constant standing while on job. Sitting allowed on breaks.Walking:Constant walking while on job.Climb/Balance:Seldom. May use stepstool or ladder to reach upper shelves.Trunk Functions:Frequent neck rotation, bending/stooping, and twisting. Occasional bending of head and squatting. Seldom crouching.Upper Extremity:Constant handling/grasping. Seldom fine finger manipulation.Vision:Depth perception used to move around coffee area of store. Near vision used to operate machinery, read indicators, clean dishes, operate cash register, accept payment, and make change.Hearing:Used to exchange information with other employees, take customers orders and obtain information over telephone/intercom.Speech:Used to provide service to customers, provide information to other employees and use the telephone/intercom.