STARBUCKS/BARISTA - (Expired Job)

Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent retail establishment that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Since the merger, Fred Meyer has proudly served customers across over 120 stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer embodies a rich heritage of innovation and a strong passion for food and customer service. The company is committed to bringing diverse teams together with a unified mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. This mission centers around creating outstanding experiences for customers, communities, and employees alike, with a focus on food as the cornerstone of every interaction.

Fred Meyer is recognized not only for its extensive product offerings but also for fostering a work environment where everyone matters. The company emphasizes respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety as its foundational core values. Employees at Fred Meyer are supported through a variety of comprehensive benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes access to affordable healthcare plans, flexible scheduling, paid time off, employee assistance programs, valuable discounts, tuition reimbursement, and a wide array of training and career advancement opportunities.

The role offered by Fred Meyer is integral to maintaining its reputation for exceptional customer service and operational excellence. The position focuses on delivering extraordinary customer experiences in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment to encourage repeat visits. Employees are expected to treat customers and colleagues with fairness and ethical consideration, thereby promoting an inclusive and respectful workplace. This role supports the company’s commitment to responsible community engagement and ensures that customers receive the right products, at the right time, with fair and accurate pricing.

In this capacity, team members will become knowledgeable about the products within their department and throughout the store to effectively respond to customer inquiries and provide informed suggestions. They will engage in collaboration and teamwork to meet company and store goals, preparing beverages and products to high standards and tailoring them to customer preferences. The position also involves offering samples, monitoring product freshness and quality, handling inventory, maintaining proper use of equipment, and adhering strictly to safety and food safety regulations. The role demands an ability to work cooperatively in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environments while exhibiting honesty, integrity, effective conflict management, and a strong commitment to customer and business information confidentiality.

This position is suitable for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, offering both part-time and potential career advancement opportunities. With Fred Meyer, employees have the chance to grow their potential and career in an environment that values every associate’s contribution and provides the tools and benefits necessary to thrive and succeed. If you are dedicated to providing excellent service and embodying the core values of Fred Meyer, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable company that truly feeds the human spirit.