Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Puyallup, WA

17d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and responding to requests. You also keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; restock supplies; and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members to keep work flowing smoothly, 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 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 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 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 a positive customer experience through friendly, timely, and helpful service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area; restock supplies and prepare equipment and service areas for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, especially 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 and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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