Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Colorado Springs, CO

5d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and help create a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation. You keep the work area clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies; and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and respond to requests with friendly, approachable service.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on 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 a clean, 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 according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment safely according to established guidelines.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

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