STARBUCKS/BARISTA

Fred Meyer is a renowned chain of supermarkets based in Portland, Oregon, and part of The Kroger Company since its merger in 1998. The company proudly serves customers across more than 120 stores located throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As a vital member of the Kroger family, Fred Meyer is deeply committed to bringing together diverse teams who share a passion for food and community service. The company centers its mission around a simple yet powerful purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a rich history of innovation in the retail and grocery sector, Fred Meyer constantly strives to create exceptional shopping experiences for its customers, foster vibrant communities, and nurture a supportive and enriching workplace environment for all its employees.

Fred Meyer's inclusive corporate culture emphasizes respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety as core values. It encourages employees to treat customers and colleagues fairly and ethically, ensuring a welcoming and trustworthy atmosphere for all. The company recognizes the importance of creating an environment where associates feel valued and inspired to grow professionally and personally. This is supported by a range of comprehensive employee benefits and training programs designed to help individuals carve out their own pathways to success within the organization.

This role involves providing exceptional customer service in a clean and safe setting, ensuring that customers' needs are met promptly and accurately to encourage repeat visits. The position embraces a collaborative approach where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are critical to achieving store and company goals. Employees are expected to be adept at product knowledge and use critical thinking to answer customer inquiries and recommend products that satisfy individual preferences and requirements. Maintaining product freshness and quality is mandatory, alongside adhering to food safety regulations and company policies.

In this role, you will prepare beverage selections with precision, using the appropriate equipment and following recipes to meet customer expectations. Responsibilities also include handling transactions using company best practices, offering product samples, and promoting specials. Employees will be expected to use kitchen and coffee shop equipment such as refrigerators, slicers, ovens, espresso machines, blenders, and steamers responsibly, while also managing inventory, labeling merchandise, and monitoring product quality to prevent shrinkage.

Safety is paramount in this role; employees must comply with all safety programs, promptly report hazards, and support preventive maintenance efforts by inspecting equipment regularly. Handling conflicts with composure and integrity is essential, as is the ability to follow directions and seek guidance in resolving customer and operational issues. The position offers the opportunity to grow within a company that values emotional, physical, financial well-being, and career development through comprehensive benefits and industry-leading education programs. Whether seeking part-time or career opportunities, Fred Meyer welcomes individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn. This role provides a platform to thrive in a high-energy retail environment while contributing positively to the community and the company’s ongoing success.