Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Sun City West, AZ

7d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation. You keep the work area clean and safe, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You work with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods.

The role includes greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and providing friendly, timely service. It requires attention to detail, organization, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to operate beverage equipment safely. Employees must comply with company, division, and store policies and applicable laws. Duties and skills may vary by store; the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.
• 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 according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain the quality, consistency, and presentation of beverages and other menu items.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, restock supplies, and prepare equipment and service areas for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide friendly, timely service.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, safety, and equipment-use 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