Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Midland, TX

2d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using 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 keep the work area clean, safe, and organized, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You work with team members to maintain a smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. The role involves staying active, standing for extended periods, lifting and 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.
• Organization and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and managing multiple orders.
• Familiarity with 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 of varying weight 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 beverages and other menu items using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow safe 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