Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • San Leandro, CA

6h

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 products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation. You keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies; and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You work with team members to maintain smooth operations, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to customer requests in a friendly and timely manner.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunities. Starting pay is no less than the applicable local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an 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 using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for ongoing use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, including during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• 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) benefits.
• 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