Starbucks Barista

SpartanNash•Fenton, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista prepares coffee shop beverages and food, operates a cash register, and receives customer payments in a timely and efficient manner while providing courteous customer service. The role follows established preparation, food-safety, sanitation, cleaning, safety, and guest-experience guidelines; maintains a clean, stocked department; and supports customer-oriented store operations. The associate may also be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer-experience needs, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Good verbal communication skills and the ability to interact politely and effectively with customers.
Good customer-service and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods and frequently bending, stooping, twisting, and turning; lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of retail or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare coffee shop beverages by brewing, mixing, or blending them according to set standards.
Prepare food items according to procedures.
Handle food and beverages safely and according to established guidelines, and complete work in a clean environment.
Operate the cash register to itemize purchases and process payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, and coupons.
Stock items and rotate coffee items and merchandise displays.
Maintain an understanding of current store programs and product locations.
Understand and efficiently operate check-stand and coffee shop equipment.
Notify the department lead or manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
Comply with Company policies for security, cash handling and cash-drawer accounting, and product handling, including damaged or spoiled products.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked department and comply with Company safety and sanitation procedures and standards.
Communicate Company programs, in-store specials, and coupons to customers, and model high standards of service.
Follow all PPE and safety guidelines.
Follow all food-safety and cleaning expectations.
Follow guest-experience guidelines.
Perform tasks in other departments based on customer-experience needs when assigned.
Complete additional responsibilities as needed.