Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Milwaukie, OR

13d

About The Position

The Barista prepares coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation. The role involves greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and providing friendly, helpful 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 support smooth workflows, particularly during busy periods. The work may involve standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperatures. The position requires availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• 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 according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain the quality, consistency, and presentation of beverages and menu items.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflows moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety 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 and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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