Starbucks Barista

Details

**Open Date** 07/15/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16138N

**Job Title** Food Service Worker

**Working Title** Starbucks Barista

**Job Grade** A

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** Up to 20 hours per week

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Variable

**Work Schedule Summary**

M Sa, up to 20 hours per week, some late nights and holidays

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00435 - University Campus Store

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15.00/h

**Close Date** 10/15/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)**

**Job Summary**

We are seeking dynamic, customer-focused individuals to join our team as part-time Starbucks Baristas at the University of Utah Campus Store. In this position, you will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. As a Barista, you will prepare and serve a variety of coffee and tea beverages, assist with food preparation, and provide exceptional customer service. This position is part-time and ideal for individuals seeking set working hours.

Staff who work for the Campus Store enjoy a variety of benefits, including an employee discount at both Starbucks and within the Campus Store, a set work schedule to provide consistency and predictability, and opportunities for growth and advancement within both the Campus Store and the Campus Store Starbucks.

The University of Utah is the states public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run campus stores in the nation. We proudly serve over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, along with millions of visitors each year as the Official Retailer of the University of Utah.

At the Campus Store, Everything Goes Back to Uour mission is to support the University community through every latte, textbook, and piece of Utah gear we provide. We are guided by our core values:

* Empower Student Success

* Support Faculty and Staff

* Foster Pride and Tradition

* Deliver Unmatched Customer Service

We are also committed to the six core principles outlined by President Taylor Randall and the Board of Trustees: leadership, education, research, service, patient care, and unity with sister institutions. These commitments shape our daily operations and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Join us in creating a welcoming, service-driven environment where Your Pride is Our Purposeand help us make a lasting impact at the University of Utah.

**Responsibilities**

* Greet and connect with customers, providing a friendly and efficient experience.

* Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages to Starbucks standards.

* Assist in food preparation, including sandwiches, pastries, and other snacks.

* Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the cafe area and equipment.

* Operate the cash register and handle transactions accurately.

* Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for food handling and preparation.

* Stay informed about Starbucks products and promotions to assist customers effectively.

* Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Current Food Handlers Permit within one month of employment; must be able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in English; and a commitment to providing excellence in service required. Six months food handlers experience is preferred.

**Preferences**

Previous experience in a cafe or customer service environment is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Basic math skills for handling cash transactions.

Willingness to learn and adapt to Starbucks procedures and standards.

**Special Instructions Summary**

**Additional Information**

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at ... for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at ... or ... or University Human Resource Management at ... if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinators office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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