Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores • Pigeon Forge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Create the Starbucks experience for Food City shoppers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. The Barista takes customer orders, prepares orders to customer satisfaction, provides consistent beverages and food products according to recipe and presentation standards, and supports Food City and Starbucks values and mission.

The role involves preparing, bagging, pouring, stocking, and rotating Starbucks products; engaging with customers and using suggestive selling; processing cash transactions; and following food-safety, food-handling, equipment, and safety procedures. The Barista is expected to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and comply with company time and attendance policies.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Food service or coffee experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and courteous customer service in support of the company mission.
• Take customer orders and ensure they are completed promptly and to customer satisfaction.
• Prepare, bag, pour, stock, and rotate Starbucks products to ensure product quality and safety.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow associates.
• Engage with customers, provide product information, use suggestive selling techniques, and sample products.
• Process cash register transactions using the POS system.
• Consistently provide quality beverages, whole-bean coffee, and food products by following recipe and presentation standards.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Food City and Starbucks with integrity, honesty, and knowledge.
• Operate tools and equipment while following routine and safety procedures.
• Follow the company food-safety program and food-handling procedures.
• Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Medical plan with wellness benefits
• Dental plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• Associate offers
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED