Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier coffeehouse chain worldwide, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the globe, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, our Store# 11937 embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' culture of connection, growth, and community impact. Starbucks invests heavily in its partners, providing industry-leading benefits and opportunities that extend far beyond a typical retail job.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Clarks Summit is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through personal interactions. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create genuine connections with guests. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This position offers a premium experience with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, tuition assistance, and equity programs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily contributions are vital to delivering the Starbucks experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized orders, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks across the store during each shift to support seamless operations.
• Building relationships and brightening days with warm smiles and personalized service, like remembering favorite orders.

These duties ensure every shift sparks joy and connection in our Clarks Summit location.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Meeting store operating policies and standards for beverages, food, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and seek clarification when needed.

Required skills encompass strong interpersonal abilities, teamwork, relationship building, and thriving in fast-paced environments. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides all the training you need.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers unmatched benefits that support your well-being and future. Partners enjoy medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement. Accrue paid vacation starting at 0.01961 hours per 40-hour week (up to 40 hours annually, more in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), and holiday pay. Financial perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity through Bean Stock, incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Education benefits shine with 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and more. Enjoy free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, backup care, and DACA reimbursement. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Starbucks complies with all state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey. From barista, advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond with developmental experiences and training. Access educational opportunities like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan for tuition-free degrees. Equity programs like Bean Stock give you ownership in the company. Thousands of partners have built lifelong careers here, with paths into operations, merchandising, and corporate roles. In Clarks Summit, you'll gain skills in customer service, leadership, and business operations that propel your future.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community of partners passionate about coffee and people. In Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, you'll work in a supportive store fostering meaningful moments. Enjoy premium pay estimates, world-class benefits like 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, Spotify Premium, and free coffee markouts. Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, with accommodations available. Experience a culture of inclusivity, growth, and impact while crafting connections that last.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides comprehensive training.

What shifts are available?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

What benefits start immediately?

Health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, free coffee, and more from day one after introductory period.

How much vacation do I get?

Accrues up to 40 hours annually based on hours worked, plus sick time and parental leave.

Is this a full-time position?

Flexible, but opportunities for full-time schedules with full benefits eligibility.

Apply now to become a Starbucks Barista in Clarks Summit and start your rewarding journey!