Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Santa Paula, CA

14d • $17 - $24

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation throughout the day. The role involves keeping work areas clean, safe, organized, and stocked; ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use; and collaborating with team members to keep workflow moving, especially during busy periods.

You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide friendly, timely service to create a positive customer experience. The position requires attention to detail, organization, adaptability in a fast-paced setting, and the ability to safely use beverage-preparation equipment. The posting describes this as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• 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 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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