About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Downey, California, our store at Bellflower Blvd & Imperial embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks commits to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 25587 in Downey, California, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create positive customer experiences. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while contributing to a team that values growth and development.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Every shift offers opportunities to brighten someone's day with a warm smile, a remembered favorite order, or a perfectly crafted latte. Starbucks invests in your journey through hands-on training, industry-leading benefits, and pathways for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring smooth store operations and exceptional service:

• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Engage customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs.
• Adhere to store policies on cash handling, safety, security, and quality standards.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to support team reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Quick learning aptitude to master recipes, procedures, and customer service best practices.
• Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, seeking clarification as needed.

No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in retail, available to baristas and their families from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and backup care.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, incentivized emergency savings, and discounted company stock via S.I.P.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 64 hours annually in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and merchandise markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, and access to financial well-being tools.

Benefits comply with state laws, including California's enhanced leave provisions, and are subject to collective bargaining where applicable. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional development. Baristas gain hands-on experience that paves the way for roles like shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Through developmental programs, mentorship, and tuition assistance, partners build skills for long-term success. Many start as baristas and advance into leadership, operations, or corporate positions, empowered by Starbucks' culture of growth.

Training and Support

New hires receive thorough onboarding, recipe mastery, and customer service training, ensuring confidence from the start.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where your contributions create lasting impact. In Downey, California, enjoy competitive pay (estimated $34,000-$42,000 annually based on local market rates), premium benefits, and the satisfaction of sparking joy daily. Starbucks values every partner, offering equal opportunity regardless of background, and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per local laws. Ready to brew your future? Apply now and become part of the Starbucks story.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we welcome beginners and provide full training.

Q: What shifts are available? A: Flexible, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Most benefits, including health insurance and tuition coverage, are available right away.

Q: How do I advance? A: Through performance, training, and internal opportunities—many baristas move up quickly.

Q: Need an accommodation? A: Contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258.