Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • San Clemente, CA

10d

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you prepare quality beverages and create a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation throughout the day. You help keep the workplace active and ready for service by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area, restocking supplies, and preparing equipment and service areas for continued use. You work with team members to keep operations running smoothly, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide approachable, attentive service to make each visit a positive experience.

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 and maintain quality and consistency.
• 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, 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.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• 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
• 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