Part Time - Student - Starbucks Barista (2026-2027)

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Discounted/free meals

On campus involvement

Build professional relationships

Additional compensation for hours over

On-site campus role

Job summary

Penn State seeks a Starbucks Barista to provide prompt service, quality beverages and a clean, welcoming store environment on campus. You will model the university’s guiding principles while delivering legendary customer service.

The role offers a starting wage of $12.00 per hour and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include maintaining a calm demeanor during peak times, following policies, ensuring product quality and safety, and maintaining attendance.

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 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 environment and customers for cues.
• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized work-space.
• 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

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This opening 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. Starting rate of $12.00/hour. Maximum of 20 hours a week.

Job Duties

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 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 environment and customers for cues.

• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures.

• Maintains a clean and organized work-space.

• 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

The benefits of working with Housing & Food Services:

• Flexible work schedules.

• Discounted/free meals at the Brodhead Bistro.

• On campus involvement.

• Build professional relationships.

• Additional compensation for working over 14 hours a week

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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