barista - Store# 02988, CALLE TAMPICO AND WASHINGTON ST.

Starbucks Coffee Company•La Quinta, CA
•$20 - $23

About The Position

Starbucks baristas create a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee can spark connection. The role involves engaging with customers, providing friendly service, and helping create meaningful moments in a fast-paced environment. Baristas prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer requests, handle cash, and follow store policies and standards for quality, safety, and security. They may perform a variety of tasks throughout each shift. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

  • No previous experience required.
  • Available to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers and understand their needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customize them for customers, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredients.
  • Provide quality beverages and food products.
  • Handle cash and follow store safety and security standards.
  • Perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation that accrues after an introductory period.
  • Sick time.
  • Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
  • Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
  • Quarterly bonus opportunity.
  • Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
  • 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 other educational opportunities.
  • Backup care.
  • DACA reimbursement.
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