Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores • Abingdon, VA

1d • 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 prepares and serves Starbucks beverages and food, processes customer transactions, and supports food safety, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Baristas are expected to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.

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 with individuals at various levels on a daily basis.
• 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, ensure they are completed promptly, and confirm customer satisfaction.
• Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products; rotate 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.
• Consistently provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products by following recipe and presentation standards.
• Promote Food City and Starbucks culture, values, and mission through integrity, honesty, and 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 adhere to 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