Starbucks Barista

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Abingdon, VA

19d•$14 - $15•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 role involves serving customers, preparing and presenting Starbucks beverages and food, processing transactions, following food-safety practices, and supporting the missions and values of Food City and Starbucks. The position requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company and notes that it offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products and learn the ingredients used in various products.
Ability to work with Starbucks ingredients, including coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and comply 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 customers’ satisfaction.
Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products; rotate 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 a 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 through integrity, honesty, and product 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 comply with company time and attendance policies.