Starbucks Barista

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

19d•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 the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!” and promotes the culture, values, and mission of both Food City and Starbucks. The barista prepares and serves Starbucks beverages, whole-bean coffee, and food products according to recipe, presentation, product-quality, and food-safety standards; assists customers with orders and product information; and processes register transactions. Associates must attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and follow company time, attendance, and safety policies. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company that encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn how to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products and learn the ingredients used in various products.
Ability to work with 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 adhere to 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 the 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 coffee, and food products while adhering to recipe and presentation standards.
Promote the culture, values, and mission of Food City and Starbucks through integrity, honesty, and knowledge.
Operate tools and equipment consistently and follow 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.