Barista
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role has average value due to lower compensation and entry-level nature but offers a customer service focus.
- Focus on customer service in a health-oriented setting
- Entry-level position, ideal for younger job seekers
- Low wage potential ($0–$12/hour)
- Flexible shifts available
Pros
- Entry-level position suitable for younger candidates
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Potential to build customer service skills in a healthy environment
Cons
- Low wage range ($0–$12/hour) offering minimal financial incentive
- Job may feel repetitive due to nature of duties
- Possibility of high pressure during peak hours
Who it's for
Entry-level • On-site
Good fit
- Students or recent graduates
- Individuals interested in health and wellness
- Candidates looking to improve interpersonal skills
Not recommended for
- Job seekers looking for high salaries
- Those preferring detailed work structure
- Individuals who are not customer-focused
Motivation fit
About the job
Job Purpose
Our Team Members make it happen! Team Members are the face of our business and the Smoothie King Brand. They help Guests meet their fitness and nutrition goals by helping select smoothies and retail products that inspire our Guests to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ethics and Values
- Fosters an environment of Team Work
- Rings up orders and handles payment
Guest Focus
- Is responsible for product and Guest Service experience
- Greets and engages with the Guest to provide a friendly experience
- Ensures our Guests’ purposes are met when smoothies are ordered
- Blends smoothie according to the recipe ticket for a consistent taste
Interpersonal Savvy
- Is able to concisely communicate details about Smoothie King products and information to all Guests
- Communicates with fellow Team Members and Managers in a positive manner
Patience
- Is eager to help Guests make a selection when Guests express difficulty with ordering or selecting a smoothie
- Remains calm with fellow Team Members and Guests during high volume times
Perseverance
- Completes daily checklist duties
- Is open to feedback from Team Members, Shift Leads, and/or Managers, then practices and perfects task(s)
- Approaches tasks with a positive attitude
Time Management
- Shows up on time for work
- Balances personal life without interference to their work schedule
Essential Job Functions
- Ability to tolerate exposure to a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or frozen products, and powdered substances, including, but not limited to, strawberries, bananas, peanuts, tree nuts (such as almonds), milk, soy, proteins, trains and spices without posing a direct threat to personal health and safety
- Ability to follow procedures and willingness to comply with dress code requirements
- Ability to keep the store clean and follow food safety regulations
- Ability to operate a blender and POS cashier system
- Ability to move boxes, weighing up to 55 lbs throughout the store
- Ability to position self to bend, reach and scoop through assigned shifts
Work Remotely
- No
Company Introduction
Smoothie King has grown to include over 1,100 units operating in 33 states, the Caymans, Trinidad, and the Republic of Korea.
What makes Smoothie King so successful? A genuine commitment to helping people live healthier lives through nutrition. It’s been more than 40 years since
Steve invented the nutritious and delicious drink now known as a smoothie. In that time, Smoothie King has expanded its menu to include a wide selection of healthy snacks and high-quality nutritional products.
They’re not just good; they’re good for you.
