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Job Summary
Create the Starbucks experience for Food City shoppers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
- Take customer orders, ensure orders are completed in a timely manner, and to the customers’ satisfaction
- Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products, rotating items to ensure product quality and safety
- Maintain a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow associates
- Engage with customers, offering product information, using suggestive selling techniques, and sampling products
- Process cash register transactions using POS system
- Provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
- Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and the mission of both Food City and Starbucks
- Operate tools and equipment following all routine and safety procedures
- Follow company food safety and food-handling procedures
- Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies
Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Food Service/Coffee experience is a plus but not required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to learn how to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products
- Understand ingredients that go into various products
- Work with various Starbucks ingredients including coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, perform routine tasks, and interact with individuals at all levels
- Reliable attendance during scheduled shifts to adhere to company policies
Benefits of Working for Food City
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Medical, dental, and wellness benefits
- Paid holidays and vacations
- Associate discounts and more
About Food City
Food City is a family-owned company committed to community involvement and employee ownership, with over 13% of the company owned by employees through an employee stock ownership plan. We offer flexible schedules and diverse career opportunities in a supportive environment.