Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Anchorage, AK

20h

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation. You keep the work area clean, safe, organized, and stocked, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You work with team members to support smooth operations, particularly during busy periods.

Customer service is a key part of the role. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and help make each visit positive through consistent, attentive, approachable service. The work involves staying active, standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments.

The job posting describes the general nature of the work; duties and skills may vary by store. Employees must comply with company, division, and store policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean, orderly workspace.
• Have familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing service demands.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.
• Be available 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.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, safety, and equipment-use guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• 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