Barista

The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, is a prestigious public research university known for its commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement. It serves as a leading educational and cultural institution in Arizona, offering a wide range of programs and services designed to support student success and foster professional development. The Arizona Student Unions department at the university plays a vital role in enhancing the campus experience by providing spaces and services that promote social interaction, learning, and cultural exchange among students and staff.

The role being offered is a full-time Culinary position within the Arizona Student Unions department, specifically working as part of a Starbucks team located on the Tucson campus. This position is essential to Starbucks' mission of delivering the finest coffee experience globally by creating meaningful connections with customers and maintaining high standards in service and beverage quality. The hourly pay for this position ranges from $16.50 to $18.75, commensurate with experience and skills. The selected candidate will work a 40-hour week on a fiscal year calendar, contributing significantly to the culinary operations that support the university's vibrant campus life.

This job requires flexibility, including availability for early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The core responsibilities involve greeting customers warmly, taking and preparing beverage and food orders according to precise recipes, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and supporting the overall Starbucks Experience through consistent high-quality service. This position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and authentic engagement with both customers and colleagues, aligning with Starbucks’ guiding principles and the university’s commitment to excellence.

Employees in this role benefit from outstanding University of Arizona perks, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reductions for the employee and qualified family members, and access to a broad range of recreational and cultural activities. The university is also recognized for its innovative work-life balance programs, making this position not only a professional opportunity but a source of personal growth and community involvement.

Overall, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering legendary customer service, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment in a higher education setting, and growing within a dynamic culinary team. The candidate must be able to periodically lift and move up to 50 pounds and should align with Starbucks’ culture and values while upholding food safety and quality standards consistently throughout their workday.