Starbucks Barista Part-Time

SpartanNash is a prominent member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, recognized as a leading food solutions provider that delivers the essential ingredients for a better life. Operating as a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash plays a vital role in the grocery and household goods industry. With a reach extending to all 50 states, the company distributes a wide range of products including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products. SpartanNash's diverse customer base includes national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, as well as the company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers. The company prides itself on its braggingly happy team members who work in various roles, ranging from bakery managers and order selectors to IT developers, finance executives, HR Business Partners, and export specialists, all contributing to delivering exceptional service and value to customers.

The role available at SpartanNash is positioned at the 2022 Apple Orchard Ave location in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position is responsible for preparing coffee shop beverages and food items, operating the cash register, and ensuring courteous and efficient customer service throughout the transaction process. As a part of this role, the individual will adhere to established standards for brewing, mixing, and blending beverages, alongside preparing food items in accordance with company procedures. Safety protocols and cleanliness standards are paramount, ensuring that all food and beverages are handled properly and prepared within a sanitary environment. Additionally, this role involves managing inventory by stocking and rotating coffee items and merchandise displays, maintaining a solid understanding of current store programs and product locations.

Operational competence is essential, as this role requires familiarity with check-stand equipment like registers and coffee shop machinery to promote efficiency. The associate is also tasked with notifying leadership when products or supplies need replenishing. Compliance with company policies is a critical aspect, especially concerning security, cash handling, product integrity, and sanitation standards. The role demands excellent communication skills to relay information about company programs such as loyalty initiatives, in-store specials, and coupons, ensuring the creation of a customer-oriented environment that fosters positive guest experiences.

Physical demands are consistent with a retail store environment, requiring the ability to lift or move items frequently up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The position calls for prolonged standing and walking, with frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning. Environmental conditions vary with exposure to indoor store settings and occasional outside weather, with ambient noise levels typically low to moderate. SpartanNash emphasizes its People First culture by offering a competitive Total Rewards benefits package, fostering associate development, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture that values communication and belonging. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming veterans and individuals with disabilities. However, this specific role does not offer visa sponsorship, focusing on candidates legally authorized to work in the United States.