Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Lubbock, TX

5d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistency and presentation. You help provide 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 use; restocking supplies; and collaborating with team members to maintain smooth 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. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

The posting describes the general nature of the work and notes that duties and skills may vary by store. The official job description is provided during the application process.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 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 to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean, 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 beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Help create a positive customer experience through friendly, approachable service.
• 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 keep workflow moving smoothly, 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

• 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