Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Pendleton, OR

5d

About The Position

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

You maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area; restock supplies; and keep equipment and service areas ready for use. You collaborate with team members to keep service moving smoothly, particularly during busy periods. The role is active and may involve standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments.

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

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• 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.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, safety guidelines, and company policies.

Benefits

• 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.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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