STARBUCKS/BARISTA Job at Kroger Mountain View Foods in Denver

Overview

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Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. Treat customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions, making suggestions about products
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
• Prepare beverage selections to recipes and standards and to customer requests using proper equipment; tender transactions using company best practices
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items; inform customers of coffee shop specials
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink
• Recommend coffee shop items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Use all equipment in the coffee shop in accordance with company guidelines; prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell-by dates and take appropriate action
• Properly use kitchen equipment, espresso machine, blender, computerized scale and steamer
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate personnel of repairs
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents; report safety risks, issues or illegal activity
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• MINIMUM: Excellent customer service skills
• DESIRED: Any previous comparable experience

About Us

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we’re proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We’ll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling and confidential financial tools
• Value associate discounts on purchases
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career
• Growth opportunities through training programs and diverse career pathways

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Dairy Product Manufacturing

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