Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Spokane, WA

6d • $17 - $26

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 keeping the work area clean, safe, organized, and stocked; ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use; and collaborating with team members to support smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. Baristas greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests to help create a positive experience. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and the physical ability to stand for extended periods, move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperatures.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an 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.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, and applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; accrued sick pay; accrued PTO/vacation pay; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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