Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Milpitas, CA

21d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and responding to requests. You maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, restock supplies, and keep equipment and service areas ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, including during busy periods. The role involves standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• 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 according to 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 consistent beverage and food quality and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and service area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment ready for continuous use.
• Work collaboratively with team members to keep operations and workflow moving smoothly.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety 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 / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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