Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Surprise, AZ

9h

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items while providing a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation throughout the day.

You help keep operations running by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to requests to help make each visit a positive experience.

The role involves standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean and 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 according to established guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items of varying weight 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.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area; restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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