assembler (receiver) - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen Chicago

Starbucks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage – Starbucks College

Job summary

Starbucks Reserve Kitchen is seeking an assembler to manage food deliveries, organize storerooms, and coordinate in-store orders within a fast-paced culinary environment. This role supports kitchen operations, sanitation and documentation for products moving in and out of the kitchen.

The position emphasizes teamwork across departments, accurate deliveries, and maintaining clean, safe kitchen spaces. Starbucks highlights strong benefits and veteran support as part of partner programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse receiving and organization is required.
• Commercial warehouse experience is preferred.
• Off-site catering warehouse experience is ideal.
• Current local health and safety certifications are required.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English are required; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships across cultures and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of food, returns and equipment into the kitchen.
• Organize dry storage, storerooms, and walk-ins within the kitchen.
• Organize all store orders.
• Assist in documentation for all products going in and out of the kitchen.
• Work with departments to ensure accuracy of all in-store deliveries.
• Support maintenance, repair, upkeep and cleaning of the kitchen and other areas.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by leaders.

Skills

Warehouse receiving

Commercial warehouse experience

Off Site catering warehouse experience

Health and safety certifications

English fluent

Intercultural communication

Job description

Now Baking – assembler, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by service to others. Starbucks Reserve & Roastery is responsible for stewarding the Starbucks Reserve brand within a portfolio of unique flagship locations, Starbucks Reserve Stores and Culinary Kitchens across the US.

Starbucks Reserve Kitchen teams use their knowledge and expertise to craft fresh food offerings with impeccable ingredients to inspire and delight customers in our Reserve & Roastery locations. These are energetic environments for culinary ambassadors who want to deliver consistent quality in handcrafted pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza, artisanal baked breads, and more.

A porter contributes to Starbucks success by maintaining Reserve Kitchen facilities daily. The kitchen porter helps to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, tidy, safe and hygienic. This role ensures cooking equipment such as pots and pans are cleaned quickly and ready for chefs and cooks to use.

As An Assembler You Will

• Manage delivery of food, returns and equipment into the kitchen.
• Ensure the organization of dry storage, storerooms and walk‑ins within the kitchen.
• Organize all store orders.
• Assist in documentation for all products going in and out of the kitchen.
• Work with departments to ensure accuracy of all in‑store deliveries.
• Support the maintenance, repair and upkeep and cleaning of the kitchen and other areas as appropriate.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned by leaders.

We Would Love To Hear From People With

• Experienced in warehouse receiving and organization – 2 years
• Commercial warehouse experience – 2 years
• Off Site catering warehouse experience (ideal)
• Current local health and safety certifications
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English required. Additional languages are beneficial.
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage across differing cultures and societies

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation that accrues starting at .01961 hours based on a 40 hour week up to 40 hours annually (64 hours in California) after an introductory period, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked, depending on work location), and additional pay if working on one of eight observed holidays. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information regarding benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

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