Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores•Bluefield, VA

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. Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies. Food City is a privately held, family-owned company whose mission is to “run the best store in town.” The company encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and describes its associates as its greatest asset. Associates own over 13% of the company through its employee stock ownership plan. Food City offers flexible schedules to help associates spend time with family and friends.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
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 work on-site 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 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 they are completed promptly 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 providing product information, using suggestive selling techniques, and sampling products.
Process cash register transactions using the POS system.
Provide consistent-quality beverages, whole bean coffee, and food products by following recipe and presentation standards.
Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the cultures, values, and missions 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 in accordance with company time and attendance policies.