barista - Store# 20689, ELK RIVER

Starbucks Coffee Company•Elk River, MN
•$16 - $18

About The Position

As a Barista at Starbucks, you create a warm and welcoming space where coffee and personal interactions spark connection. You engage with customers, respond to their needs, prepare beverages and food to standard recipes or customer specifications, and contribute to a fast-paced store environment. The role offers developmental experiences and access to Starbucks benefits.

Requirements

  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be available for flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards, including standards for product quality, cash handling, and safety and security.
  • Learn quickly.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Work as part of a team and build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality beverages and food products while following store operating policies and standards.
  • Handle cash and follow store safety and security standards.
  • Engage with customers, understand their needs, and communicate clearly and pleasantly.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customization requests.
  • Perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and 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
  • Eligible participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Discounted company stock program
  • 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
  • Student loan management resources and other educational opportunities
  • Backup care
  • DACA reimbursement
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