Seasonal Starbucks Team Member

Applegreen US is a leading operator of more than 100 travel plazas situated across the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. The company provides travelers with an exceptional combination of convenience, comfort, retail opportunities, and a broad selection of delicious food options from several premium national brands including Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Shake Shack, and Starbucks, among others. Applegreen's travel plazas are strategically located to serve the diverse needs of motorists, offering a welcoming environment where customers can refresh, refuel, eat, and shop during their journeys.

Applegreen US thrives on creating vibrant, customer-focused travel hubs that emphasize quality service and convenience. The company's mission revolves around putting customers and communities at the heart of everything it does, fostering a culture that values and develops its people, and driving performance through passion and a fast-paced approach. The organization embraces change and opportunities, continuously evolving to meet traveler demands while maintaining high standards of food safety and overall customer experience.

The role of Team Member in the Operations department is classified as non-exempt and reports directly to the General Manager. This position is pivotal during peak business periods, typically from April 1st through September 30th, when Applegreen US hires Seasonal Associates to support increased operational demands. This role offers both part-time and full-time employment opportunities with varied shift options to accommodate different schedules. Seasonal Associates are integral to the team, contributing to delivering excellent service and supporting various operational functions throughout the plaza.

As a Team Member, individuals are expected to provide exceptional customer service by engaging positively with travelers, operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, and ensure accurate handling of payment transactions. The job entails upholding stringent food handling procedures, including the wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and temperature checking of products to meet food safety requirements. Team Members also perform kitchen-related tasks such as prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging, wrapping, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Maintaining a sanitized workstation and equipment, actively cross-selling and up-selling products, and being knowledgeable about the plaza’s products and services are critical aspects of this role.

Applegreen US is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for all team members, including Seasonal Associates. Employees benefit from meal discounts, earned wage access, employee referral bonuses, flexible scheduling options, and paid sick time (Flex). The company places strong emphasis on regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, recognizing these as fundamental to delivering reliable, quality service to travelers.

Beyond the functional responsibilities, this role demands an individual capable of strong interpersonal interactions, friendly and enthusiastic communication with the public and coworkers, and the flexibility to work during days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to frequently bend, twist, lift, and carry objects weighing at least 40 pounds. This dynamic and multifaceted role is essential to sustaining the high standards Applegreen US customers expect and contributes directly to the success and reputation of the travel plazas across multiple states.