Barista Cafe Attendant

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Barista Café Attendants provide excellent service and expertly crafted products in an energetic store environment. The role includes preparing food and beverages, serving customers, operating the register, maintaining a clean and stocked work area, receiving and storing products, and following store, food-safety, and equipment procedures. Attendants may work at different store stations, including Support, Cold Bar, Espresso Bar, Register, Beverage Sequencing, and Customer Support. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an afternoon shift Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weekends vary.

Requirements

Obtain a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) before starting, or obtain an MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment. Until the Temporary FSWP is obtained, the employee may not handle exposed food or any food-contact surface, equipment, or utensil; training may include tray delivery and general department orientation.
Obtain a valid MCHD FSWP 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 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 pressures.
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

Meet store operating policies and standards, including quality beverage and food preparation, cash handling, and store safety and security.
Operate the register system efficiently and accurately, label Starbucks drink and food items properly, and report over- or under-deposits according to department compliance guidelines.
Review the menu, pricing, and register screen before starting each shift.
Keep the work area clean, sanitized, and stocked with cups, lids, syrups, coffees, and refreshers throughout the shift.
Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer requests, following the Starbucks Barista Basics training guide, including requested changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredients.
Assemble supplies needed for the shift.
Set up, deliver, serve, and clean according to established standards.
Engage with customers, discover and respond to their needs, and communicate clearly and pleasantly according to the Starbucks Barista Basics training guide.
Store items according to the FDA Food Code.
Work with the delivery vendor, Estes, 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; clean and properly store equipment.
Inventory assigned areas and follow Starbucks Par Builder Par Sheets.
Work at different store locations, including Support, Cold Bar, Espresso Bar, Register, Beverage Sequencing, and Customer Support.
Attend Starbucks seasonal promotional period training for Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, and Winter, as appropriate.