barista - Store# 24255, Lincoln Hwy

Starbucks Coffee Company • Merrillville, IN

71d • $15 - $17

About The Position

As a Barista at Starbucks, you create a warm and welcoming space where coffee sparks connection. You engage with customers, help brighten their day, and contribute to meaningful customer experiences in a fast-paced store environment. No previous experience is required. Baristas prepare beverages and food to standard recipes or customize orders, follow store operating standards, and perform a variety of tasks during each shift.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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

• Provide quality beverages and food products in accordance with store policies and standards.
• Engage with customers, understand their needs, and communicate clearly and pleasantly.
• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes and customize orders when requested, including changes to temperature or ingredient quantities and substitutions.
• Handle cash and follow store safety and security standards.
• Perform a variety of different tasks within the store during each shift.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation that accrues after an introductory period, subject to stated accrual rates and annual limits.
• Sick time, with accrual depending on work location.
• Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
• Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
• 100% 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 and access to other educational opportunities.
• Backup care.
• DACA reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed