Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Cottonwood, AZ

11h

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 throughout the day. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and responding to requests.

The role involves organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area, restocking supplies, and keeping equipment and service areas ready for use. You collaborate with team members to keep operations moving smoothly, particularly during busy periods. The work can be fast-paced and requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to stay active while meeting service demands.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.
• 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 coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain the quality, consistency, and presentation of beverages and menu items.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment 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 support.
• 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