Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Clovis, CA

7d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Barista prepares coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. The role includes greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and helping create a positive customer experience. Baristas maintain clean and safe work areas, restock supplies, and keep equipment and service areas ready for use. They work with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The position requires being at least 16 years old and availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development investment from leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on eligibility and applicable policies.

What This Job Offers

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