FT Lead Coffee Barista - 6120

The GIANT Company; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The GIANT Company is hiring at our Mechanicsburg location to deliver outstanding customer service and operate with a team-first mindset. You will connect with customers, demonstrate products, and ensure safe handling of food while maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include greeting shoppers, recommending items, and supporting cash handling and stock tasks. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to company procedures in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Requires customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Food handling certificate preferred and may be required by regulations.
• Shift flexibility and reliable attendance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with product recommendations to enhance experience.
• Ensure items meet quality standards and handle food safely.
• Follow cash handling, inventory, and merchandising procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Food handling knowledge

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions

Job Requisition: 544854

Address: USA-PA-Mechanicsburg-255 Cumberland Parkway

Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600470)

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

At The GIANT Company, we are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities, serving millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work and shop. Our shared values of care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor guide our work as we embrace the unique talents and differences of every team member. We also take pride in connecting families for a better future. If you're ready for a purposeful career, join our GIANT family. You'll help us make a difference while making some great connections and friendships along the way.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Passion for Customer Service:

• Welcome and connect with each customer.
• Effectively recommend products and accommodate purchases to enhance the customer experience.
• Provide product demonstrations and sampling.

Focus on Quality Assurance:

• Only serve items that meet visual and product quality standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of safe food handling.
• Follow merchandising, stock, rotation, and storage standards.
• Present oneself in a clean professional manner during every shift.

Contribute to Store Profitability:

• Follow proper cash handling procedures and register policies.
• Follow inventory and stock guidelines.

Assume responsibility to learn and demonstrate knowledge as a barista:

• Responsible for self-initiated learning beyond the standard training program.
• Learn and demonstrate all standards of product and conduct established by The GIANT Company and Starbucks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferable supervisory and/or barista experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid identification.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job including but not limited to regular attendance.
• Special skills: customer focused, strong interpersonal skills, and food handling certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shift hours: minimum 4-hour shifts or more depending upon business needs
• Job cycles: continual max
• Lift/carry: 50 lbs.
• Stand 55%, sit 0%, walk 45%
• Category IV: lifting, carrying, P/P up to 50 lbs.
• Max pull static: 20 lbs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Team members are responsible for understanding company policy and procedures as promulgated in the policy and procedure manual and the team member handbook.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.