Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Pasco, WA

11d • $17 - $26

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation. You keep work, service, and equipment areas clean, safe, organized, and ready for use; restock supplies; and coordinate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, including during busy periods. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests to help make each visit positive. The role requires standing for extended periods, 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 for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Starting pay is at least the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The posting describes the general nature of the work; duties may vary by store, and 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 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 with others to support daily operations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment following established guidelines.
• 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.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe work and service areas.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, 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 support from leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, and applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay; PTO/vacation pay; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and pension and/or 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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