barista - Store# 10810, KATELLA & LOS ALAMITOS, LOS ALAMITOS

Starbucks Corp.; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Family expansion reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k) with employer match

Stock program (Bean Stock)

Quarterly bonus

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Backup care

DACA reimbursement

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is hiring at our California location. You will greet customers, take orders, prepare beverages and food items, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced store.

Strong teamwork and reliable attendance are essential as you help create a welcoming environment for every guest. This role emphasizes flexible hours, customer engagement, and accurate cash handling while adhering to store policies and standards.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Engage with customers and respond to needs through clear communication
• Prepare beverages and food to standard recipes and adapt as needed
• Meet store policies and standards, including cash handling and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and understand their needs through friendly interaction
• Prepare beverages and food to Starbucks recipes and customize when requested
• Follow store policies, cash handling, safety, and security procedures
• Work as part of a team to deliver fast, friendly service
• Contribute to a welcoming, clean, and efficient store environment

Skills

Customer interaction

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Attendance

Job description

Crafting the world’s finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a timeWe believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to brighten someone’s day. Whether it’s a warm smile or remembering a favorite order, you create moments that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and take pride in your work, we’d love to have you on our team.We are invested in your growth journey, empowered through developmental experiences as well as our industry leading benefits.Summary of ExperienceNo previous experience requiredBasic QualificationsMaintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodationAvailable to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidaysMeet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodationEngage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communicationPrepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredientsAvailable to perform many different tasks within the store during each shiftRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to learn quicklyAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when neededStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to build relationshipsAs a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation that accrues starting at .01961 hours based on a 40 hour week up to 40 hours annually (64 hours in California) after an introductory period, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked, depending on work location), and additional pay if working on one of eight observed holidays. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), a quarterly bonus opportunity, incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information regarding benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.