Starbucks Barista

Food City is a well-established, privately held, family-owned supermarket chain with a strong commitment to community and customer service. Known for its dedication to "run the best store in town," Food City emphasizes quality, community involvement, and associate satisfaction. With over 13% employee stock ownership, this company fosters a culture where associates take pride and ownership in their work. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Food City operates multiple store locations, offering diverse career opportunities in baking, accounting, trucking, and retail services. The company supports flexibility in scheduling to ensure employees balance work life and family commitments effectively. Food City's mission revolves around excellent customer service, community engagement, and providing high-quality products and experiences for their customers.

The role available at Food City is to represent Starbucks within their store at the 7510 Asheville Highway Knoxville location. This position is focused on creating the Starbucks experience for shoppers by delivering prompt and courteous service, preparing quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment. This role is crucial in upholding Starbucks' celebrated hospitality standards while being embedded in Food City's supportive work environment. Employees will be responsible for taking and completing customer orders efficiently, engaging shoppers with product information, and performing quality control on food and drink items. Additionally, they will handle transactions accurately via the POS system and contribute positively to the store's overall atmosphere through teamwork and adherence to company values.

This position requires individuals to have a minimum age of 16, with prior food service or coffee experience considered a plus but not mandatory. Those hired will receive training on preparing a wide range of Starbucks coffee and tea beverages as well as learn about the various ingredients that go into their products such as coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils. The job demands an ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, perform repetitive tasks, and maintain constant interaction with customers and team members. Employees must commit to punctual attendance and adherence to company time policies.

Working at Food City includes extensive benefits such as 401(k) plans with company matching, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, weekly paycheck with direct deposit, company-paid life and disability insurance, comprehensive medical and dental plans with wellness benefits, paid holidays and vacations, as well as exclusive associate offers. This position offers an ideal starting opportunity for individuals seeking to join a reputable company that values its workforce, provides skill development, and offers a supportive and engaging work environment. Join the Food City family and be part of a company that values dedication, integrity, and community connection.