Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores • Newport, TN

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 and completes customer orders, prepares and stocks Starbucks products, processes transactions, and consistently follows beverage recipes, presentation standards, food-safety practices, and equipment procedures. The role requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts and a positive, friendly approach to customers and fellow associates.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact 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.

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 the 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 providing product information, using suggestive selling techniques, and sampling products.
• Process cash register transactions using the POS system.
• Prepare quality beverages, whole bean products, and food products in accordance with recipe and presentation standards.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Food City and Starbucks through integrity, honesty, and product 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.

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