STARBUCKS/BARISTA

Fred Meyer in; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established industry player as a Barista, where your passion for coffee and customer service will shine. You'll create a welcoming atmosphere for customers, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated. With a focus on teamwork, you'll collaborate with colleagues to meet store goals while honing your skills in beverage preparation and product knowledge. This role offers flexible scheduling and a supportive environment, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to grow in their career while enjoying the art of coffee making. Your potential is unlimited in this dynamic setting!

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential for this role.
• Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer their questions.
• Prepare beverages according to recipes and customer requests.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Tools

Espresso Machines

Blenders

Ovens

Job description

STARBUCKS/BARISTA (Finance)

Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. Treat customers and employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment. Be a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Any previous comparable experience

Responsibilities include:

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals.
• Prepare beverage selections to recipe and standards and to customer requests using proper equipment; tender transactions using company best practices.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of coffee shop specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend coffee shop items to ensure customers get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in the coffee shop according to guidelines; prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment such as espresso machines, blenders, and ovens.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify management of equipment issues.
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and stressful environments.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $16.91 - $24.15