barista - Store# 10687, WEST CHICAGO-RTE 64 & 59

Starbucks Coffee Company•West Chicago, IL
•$16 - $18

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you help create a warm and welcoming space where customers can connect over coffee. You contribute to meaningful customer moments through friendly service, attention to customers’ preferences, and pride in your work. The role is suited to someone who enjoys engaging with people and working in a fast-paced environment. Baristas prepare beverages and food products to standard recipes or customize them to meet customer requests, while following store operating policies and standards. They may perform a variety of tasks during each shift and are expected to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

  • No previous experience is required.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards, including quality beverage and food preparation, cash handling, and store safety and security.
  • Engage with customers and respond to their needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes and accommodate customer-requested recipe changes.
  • Be available to perform a range of tasks during each shift.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers and understand their needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer-requested modifications.
  • Follow store standards for product quality, cash handling, safety, and security.
  • Perform a variety of different tasks within the store during each shift.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Other voluntary insurance benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family expansion reimbursement
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick time
  • Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
  • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
  • Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
  • Quarterly bonus opportunity
  • Incentivized emergency savings
  • Financial well-being tools
  • Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
  • Student loan management resources
  • Access to educational opportunities
  • Backup care
  • DACA reimbursement
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