Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Barista prepares coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation. The role includes greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and providing friendly, timely service to create a positive customer experience.

Baristas keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies; and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. They collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment, operating beverage equipment safely, standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation / paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed