Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn how to prepare a wide variety of coffee and tea products and learn their ingredients.
• Ability to work with Starbucks 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 with individuals at various levels daily.
• Ability to attend on-site work 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and courteous customer service.
• Take customer orders and ensure they are completed promptly and to customers’ satisfaction.
• Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products; rotate items to ensure 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.
• Prepare quality beverages, whole bean products, and food consistently according to recipe and presentation standards.
• Represent Food City and Starbucks with integrity, honesty, and knowledge, promoting their culture, values, and mission.
• Operate tools and equipment according to 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.

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