Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Competitive weekly wages

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Yuma, AZ seeks a Barista to craft coffee and espresso drinks, greet customers, and deliver a consistent, high‑quality experience. You’ll keep the café stocked, maintain cleanliness, and work with teammates to handle busy periods with accuracy and care.

The role emphasizes following established recipes, safety practices, and attention to detail while staying friendly and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and ability to greet customers, take orders, and handle requests.
• Experience with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related beverages.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and keep a tidy workspace.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling and sanitation.
• Willingness to work with team to keep daily operations smooth.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and changing service demands.
• Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and menu items following established recipes.
• Greet customers, take orders, and provide friendly service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked work area; restock supplies.
• Collaborate with team during peak hours to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Beverage Preparation Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Food Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Technical & Equipment Use

Physical Capability

Job description

A Day in The Life-Starbucks Barista

A Day in the Life:

As a Barista, each day brings a variety of tasks centered on preparing quality beverages and creating a positive customer experience. You're the perfect blend of efficiency and friendliness-crafting coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistency and presentation. From the first cup to the last, your focus helps keep quality steady throughout the day.

A perk of the role is staying active and engaged. You'll organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use. You'll collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods when timing and coordination matter most.

Customer interaction is a key part of the role; you'll greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and help make each visit a positive experience. Whether it's a regular stopping by or a new customer exploring the menu, your consistency, attention to detail, and approachable service help create an environment customers want to return to.

What you bring to the table:

• Customer Service Skills: Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful service while following up on customer requests and questions


• Beverage Preparation Knowledge: Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods


• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency


• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean and orderly workspace


• Food Safety Awareness: Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines


• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and with others to drive daily operations


• Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands


• Technical & Equipment Use: Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment following established guidelines


• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items of varying weight up to 50lbs, and work in varying temperature environments

Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age or older


• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred


• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging


• Competitive Wages paid weekly


• Flexible work schedules


• Associate discounts


• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.


• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)


• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.


• We are customer driven.


• We value different perspectives.


• We raise the bar.


• We act as owners.


• We are one team.


• We build belonging.


• We are committed to a healthy future.