Barista Cafe Attendant

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barista Café Attendants provide excellent service and expertly crafted food and beverages in an energetic store environment. The role includes preparing Starbucks products to standard recipes or customer specifications, maintaining a clean and stocked work area, operating the register, and supporting different work areas throughout the store. Attendants must follow food safety, store operating, equipment, and customer service standards. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends varying.

Requirements

Obtain a valid Food Service Worker Permit from the Monongalia County Health Department before starting, or obtain a temporary permit no later than the first Wednesday of employment.
If starting without a temporary permit, do not handle exposed food or food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils until the permit is obtained; training may include tray delivery and general department orientation.
Obtain a valid Monongalia County Health Department Food Service Worker Permit within one month of the start date, at the next available class, and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain Starbucks Barista Basics certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry food, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and to push or pull up to 500 pounds.
Ability to stand throughout the working day.
Ability to work effectively in a noisy setting and under deadline pressure.
Ability to work in an area that may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

Nice To Haves

Prior barista and/or food service experience in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

Follow store operating policies and standards, including quality, cash handling, and store safety and security.
Operate the register system efficiently and accurately, label Starbucks drink and food items, and report overages or shortages in accordance with department guidelines.
Review the menu, pricing, and register screen before starting a shift.
Keep the work area clean, sanitized, and stocked with cups, lids, syrups, coffees, and refreshers.
Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customize them for customers according to the Starbucks Barista Basics training guide.
Assemble supplies needed for each shift.
Set up, deliver, serve, and clean according to established standards.
Engage with customers, identify their needs, and respond with clear and pleasant communication.
Store items according to FDA Food Code requirements.
Work with the delivery vendor to unload, inspect, and properly store Starbucks food items in designated freezers or refrigeration.
Inspect received items, reject unacceptable products, and document them for credit.
Follow training and safety procedures when operating equipment, and clean and properly store equipment.
Inventory assigned areas and follow Starbucks Par Builder Par Sheets.
Work at different store locations and stations, including Support, Cold Bar, Espresso Bar, Register, Beverage Sequencing, and Customer Support.
Attend applicable Starbucks seasonal promotional period trainings for Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, and Winter.