Student - Starbucks Barista Team Member

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Starbucks, the Barista serves UVU students, staff, and faculty by creating beverages according to Starbucks Corporation recipes and customer requests. The role represents both the UVU Bookstore and Starbucks Corporation and aims to provide the best beverage experience possible. The position requires a current UVU student, a valid Food Handler Permit, and availability to work shifts of at least four consecutive hours. The work includes preparing beverages, serving customers, processing payments, and maintaining and restocking the work area. The announcement lists operating hours as Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and closed Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

  • Must be a current UVU student.
  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • At least three months of related experience in customer service, food service, retail, or duties related to the position.
  • Valid Food Handler Permit.
  • Availability to work shifts of at least four consecutive hours.
  • Cashiering experience, including handling cash transactions and operating point-of-sale systems.
  • Ability to prepare Starbucks beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Understanding of effective customer service practices and techniques.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and coworkers.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
  • Physical ability to repeatedly lift, move, and stock merchandise as needed.
  • Ability to remain on one’s feet and maintain productivity during extended periods of standing.
  • Must submit Fall and Spring class schedules.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous barista experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a representative of the UVU Bookstore and Starbucks Corporation, providing a quality beverage experience.
  • Prepare beverages according to Starbucks standards and recipes and customers’ requests.
  • Process cash, credit card, and phone payments and provide accurate change as necessary.
  • Follow product date-tagging, rotation, and work-area cleaning standards.
  • Display and sell bottled beverages, sandwiches, and snacks.
  • Restock and clean the work area.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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