Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and help create a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items by following established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation throughout the day. You keep work areas clean, safe, and organized, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You coordinate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide friendly, helpful service.

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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality and presentation consistently.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for ongoing use.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment safely 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 invested leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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