Starbucks Barista
A Starbucks Barista prepares and serves coffee and other beverages while
delivering friendly, efficient customer service. This often involves learning a
variety of coffee, tea and cold drink recipes while also keeping the workspace
clean and organized to create a positive impression of the business. This is an
hourly, non-exempt position.
Your Barista job description might include these duties and responsibilities:
* Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso
drinks, blended coffees and teas
* Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
* Operating coffee equipment, including espresso machines, grinders and brewers
* Greeting customers when they enter the store.
* Taking orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary
restrictions and customizations.
* Building relationships with customers and promoting and recommending menu
options to customers.
* Restocking supplies, such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and pastries.
* Making drinks according to company recipes and standards.
* Keeping the work environment clean, sanitary and organized.
* Cleaning countertops and behind the counter, including the coffee grinders,
decanters or milk frothers.
* Working the point-of-sale (POS) system to complete transactions
* Assisting with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning and
inventory tasks.
* Obtain a Food Safety/Handlers permit within 14 days of employment.
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Able to effectively manage multiple situations simultaneously.
* Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
* Demonstrate the basic math and reading skills required for the position.
Physical Abilities
Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 72 inches, twisting at the
waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 32 lbs.
* Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a
peak force of 20 lbs.
* Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or
other hard surfaces.
* Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 32 lbs.
* Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
* Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.
* Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.