Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores•Big Stone Gap, VA

18d•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 in a timely manner, makes and serves Starbucks beverages and food, processes transactions, and follows product quality, presentation, food-safety, and workplace safety standards. The role requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts and a positive, friendly approach to customers and fellow associates.

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 have constant contact and interaction with individuals at various levels on a daily basis.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.
Learn to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products and learn the ingredients used in various products.
Work with Starbucks ingredients, including coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils.

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 customers’ satisfaction.
Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products, rotating items to maintain quality and safety.
Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow associates.
Engage with customers by offering product information, using suggestive selling techniques, and sampling products.
Process cash register transactions using the POS system.
Consistently provide quality beverages, whole bean products, and food by following recipe and presentation standards.
Promote the values and mission of Food City and Starbucks through integrity, honesty, and knowledge.
Operate tools and equipment according to routine and safety procedures.
Follow the company food-safety program and food-handling procedures.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.