Now Baking – Lead Prep Cook, Princi Kitchen 

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that celebrates coffee, its rich tradition, and a feeling of connection. Continuing our quest in 2016, we announced a partnership with Princi, a renowned boutique bakery and café founded by Rocco Princi in 1986. Known for its artisan breads created from traditional family recipes, Princi has become a beloved culinary experience.  

Our kitchen team will continue to bring to life the Princi brand by creating handcrafted foods such as pastries, cakes, fresh soups, salads and focaccia-style pizza as well as artisanal baked breads.   

The Princi Kitchen Savory Lead role helps to create and refine how we bring Princi to life in our stores.  The candidate for this role must have an unwavering focus on food production and quality.  They will be responsible for supervising the savory partners (Starbucks name for employee) and assisting with the preparation of food in large quantities ensuring that quality and reduction of waste are consistently attained.  
 
As the Lead Savory Cook, Princi Kitchen, you’ll be able to apply your past culinary leadership experience to: 

Food Production Leadership 
•    Prepare and directly supervise the preparation of a wide variety of food items, soups and sauces per prescribed recipes 
•    Portion per specifications of all savory items 
•    Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavor of foods 
•    Work closely with other kitchen leaders and staff to ensure effective production of items 

Planning & Prioritizing 
•    Create production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to prep with communication and support from their chef manager 
•    Enter production yields and waste in an inventory-tracking computer program and check for completion and accuracy of other records as required 
     Coaching Performance & Development 
•    Supervise & direct savory team when management team is not present 
•    Support the development of partners through meaningful coaching conversations informed by observed performance 
•    Train new partners using the training methods and materials provided  

Culture & Effective Communication  
•    Set inspirational tone for partners by role modeling Starbucks Mission and Values along with the Princi vision.
•    Create a culture of warmth and belonging; act with courage and challenge the status quo; be present and connect with transparency, dignity and        respect; deliver their very best in all they do and hold themselves accountable for results 

Summary of Experiences 
•   Superior performer who represents the Starbucks Mission Statement in daily work 
•    Demonstrated agility in dealing with ambiguity associated with working in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment 
•    Able to organize and deploy work across people 
•    Excellent coach and role model of Starbucks & Princi culture and values  
•    Demonstrates strong abilities as a team player and leader   
•    Ability to build strong relationships and engage across differing cultures and societies  
•    Demonstrated food service and production experience (4 years) 
•    Culinary Supervision (1-2 years) 
•    Current local health and safety certifications 
•    Training experience 
 
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. 

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.  If you live in [fill in the metropolitan area of the regional office that the job is tied to, e.g., the greater Atlanta area], we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week. 

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.