Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Portland, OR

11h

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and create a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to requests in a friendly and timely manner.

You help keep daily operations running smoothly by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe workspace; restocking supplies; and ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members, particularly during busy periods, and adapt to changing service demands. The role requires standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments.

Albertsons Companies describes itself as a people-oriented business and emphasizes belonging, customer service, teamwork, and employee development. Benefits are available to eligible employees and may include health and welfare coverage.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and keep the workspace clean and orderly.
• Be familiar with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• 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.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• 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 maintain smooth workflow, 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