Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Temecula, CA

5h • $17 - $24

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistency and presentation. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and following up on requests.

The role also involves keeping work, service, and equipment areas clean, safe, organized, and ready for continuous use; restocking supplies; and collaborating with team members to maintain efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and being able to stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperatures. 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.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The role is with Albertsons Companies, and the listed benefits are subject to eligibility and other stated conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and respond to customer requests and questions.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately and 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 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 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, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests to support a positive customer experience.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth workflow and daily operations, 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 supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k), among others.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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