Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores•Vonore, 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 customer orders, prepares beverages and food products according to recipe and presentation standards, completes orders promptly, and processes transactions using a POS system. The role also involves stocking and rotating products, engaging customers with product information and suggestive selling, and following food-safety, food-handling, equipment, and safety procedures. Associates are expected to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and attend on-site work during scheduled shifts.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Food service or coffee experience is a plus, but not required.
Ability or willingness to learn how to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products.
Ability or willingness to learn the ingredients used in various products.
Ability or willingness to work with Starbucks ingredients, including coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous customer service in support of the company mission.
Take customer orders and ensure orders are completed in a timely manner and to customers’ satisfaction.
Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products, rotating items to maintain product 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 a POS system.
Consistently provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products by following recipe and presentation standards.
Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge while promoting the culture, values, and mission of Food City and Starbucks.
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 adhere to company time and attendance policies.