Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores • Cookeville, TN

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, whole-bean coffee, and food products according to recipe, presentation, quality, and safety standards; serves customers; processes transactions; and follows company attendance and food-safety procedures. Work is performed on-site during scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to 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 how 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, rotating items to maintain 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.
• Prepare quality beverages, whole-bean coffee, and food products consistently according to 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 consistently 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