Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • La Quinta, CA

12d • $17 - $24

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and responding to requests.

You keep the work area clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies; and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. The role requires working in a fast-paced service environment and being physically active, including standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting pay is at least the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining terms. Benefits may depend on eligibility, length of service, hours worked, applicable agreements, and company policy.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 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.
• Organization and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and managing multiple orders.
• 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 throughout the day.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and service area.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment is ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• 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) benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable terms, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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