Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Peoria, AZ

3d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to 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 in a friendly and timely manner.

The role also involves keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe; restocking supplies; and ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use. You work with team members to maintain smooth operations, particularly during busy periods. The position requires standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.

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 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 according to 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 the quality, consistency, and presentation of beverages and menu items.
• 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 keep workflow moving smoothly, including during busy periods.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and 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 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