Part-Time Starbucks Barista-Fall 2026 Job at Penn State University, University Park, PA

  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA

Job Description

Starbucks Barista Position

The Starbucks Barista position at Penn State University's Paterno Library and HUB-Robeson Center contributes to Starbucks success by providing legendary customer service to all customers. This job creates the Starbucks Experience for our customers by providing customers with prompt service, quality beverages, and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. Baristas should model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Required Qualifications - Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks.
  • Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
  • Delivers legendary customer service and anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues.
  • Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
  • Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
  • Follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

The benefits of working with Hub Retail Dining Services:

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Free meals
  • Shift drinks
  • On-campus involvement
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Build professional relationships

Positions are limited to 18 hours a week with a minimum of 10 hours a week. Starting pay of $13.00 per hour. Employment is contingent upon candidates holding full-time academic enrollment for Fall 2026 and being 18 years of age.

Please provide a cover letter specifying your preferred work location: Starbucks HUB or Starbucks Library.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Penn State University

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work

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