Cafe Barista Attendant

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barista Café Attendants provide excellent service and expertly crafted products in an energetic store environment. The role offers the opportunity to develop food and beverage craft skills, work alongside coworkers, and interact with customers. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. The shift is listed as evening. The attendant prepares food and beverages according to Starbucks standards and customer requests, operates the register, maintains a clean and stocked work area, receives and stores products, follows food safety procedures, and works in different store stations. Employees must obtain and maintain the required Monongalia County Health Department Food Service Worker Permit and earn Starbucks Barista Basics certification within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Obtain a valid Food Service Worker Permit from the Monongalia County Health Department before starting, or obtain an MCHD Temporary Food Service Worker Permit no later than the first Wednesday of employment.
Until a Temporary Food Service Worker Permit is obtained, do 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 Food Service Worker Permit 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.
Bend, lift, and carry food, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to push or pull 500 pounds.
Stand throughout the working day.
Work effectively in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures; the work area may be hot, cold, 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, and report overages or shortages in accordance with department guidelines.
Review the menu, pricing, and register screen before starting a shift.
Keep the work area clean, sanitized, and stocked with cups, lids, syrups, coffees, and refreshers.
Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customizations, following the Starbucks Barista Basics training guide.
Assemble the supplies needed for each shift.
Set up, deliver, serve, and clean according to established standards.
Engage with customers, understand their needs, and respond with clear and pleasant communication in accordance with the Starbucks Barista Basics training guide.
Store items according to the FDA Food Code.
Work with the Estes delivery vendor to unload, inspect, and properly store Starbucks food items in designated freezers or refrigeration.
Inspect products upon receipt, 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 in different store locations and stations, including Support, Cold Bar, Espresso Bar, Register, Beverage Sequencing, and Customer Support.
Attend Starbucks seasonal promotional period training as appropriate for Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, and Winter.