Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores•East Ridge, 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 role supports Food City’s mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!” by serving customers efficiently and courteously, preparing beverages and food according to Starbucks standards, and maintaining product quality and safety. The barista works on-site during scheduled shifts and follows company time and attendance policies, food-safety requirements, and routine equipment procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to 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; rotate items to maintain quality and safety.
Maintain a positive, 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.
Consistently provide quality beverages, whole bean products, and food by following recipe and presentation standards.
Promote Food City and Starbucks culture, values, and mission with 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.