Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Thatcher, AZ

13d

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 also organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, restock supplies, and keep equipment and service areas ready for use. Working with other team members, you help maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Help provide friendly, timely, and positive customer service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and service area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, including during busy periods.
• 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 / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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