Part-Time Starbucks Barista-Fall 2026

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Free meals

Shift drinks

On-campus involvement

Leadership opportunities

Build professional relationships

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, at Penn State's Paterno Library and HUB-Robeson Center, seeks a Starbucks Barista to deliver legendary customer service and quality beverages. Role emphasizes prompt service, clean store environment, and adherence to Starbucks standards while maintaining a reliable schedule of up to 18 hours per week.

Starting pay is $13.00 per hour; applicants must be enrolled as full-time students for Fall 2026 and be 18+.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
• Delivers legendary customer service and anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues.
• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
• Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Starbucks Barista position at Penn State University's Paterno Library and HUB-Robeson Center contributes to Starbucks success by providing legendary customer service to all customers. This job creates the Starbucks Experience for our customers by providing customers with prompt service, quality beverages, and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. Baristas should model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Required Qualifications - Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

Key Responsibilities: Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team. Delivers legendary customer service and anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues. Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and organized workspace. Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

• Flexible work schedules
• Free meals
• Shift drinks
• On-campus involvement
• Leadership opportunities
• Build professional relationships

Positions are limited to 18 hours a week with a minimum of 10 hours a week. Starting pay of $13.00 per hour. Employment is contingent upon candidates holding full-time academic enrollment for Fall 2026 and being 18 years of age. Please provide a cover letter specifying your preferred work location: Starbucks HUB or Starbucks Library.

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