Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Glendale, AZ

6d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation throughout the day.

You help keep service running smoothly by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area, restocking supplies, and keeping equipment and service areas ready for use. You collaborate with team members, particularly during busy periods, and greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to requests in a friendly and timely manner.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, using equipment such as espresso machines and grinders, and standing for extended periods. Employees may need to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and work in varying temperature environments. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred, and availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.

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 provide friendly, timely service.
• Follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, 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

• 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