Coffee Experience Associate
Starbucks · Worcester, Massachusetts · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Coffee Experience Associate
As a Starbucks Coffee Experience Associate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Starbucks Experience by providing outstanding service and expertly crafting a variety of offerings. Operating within a lively store atmosphere, you will have the chance to develop your skills in food and beverage preparation, work closely with fellow baristas, and engage with a diverse customer base daily.
Critical Functions:
- Find satisfaction in building relationships and networking with a variety of individuals
- Appreciate the benefits of teamwork and value the chance to collaborate effectively
- Acquire the skills needed to design a remarkable customer service journey
- Concentrate on delivering high-quality results and find satisfaction in your efforts
- Do you have a willingness to acquire fresh knowledge and skills?
- Are you confident in your ability to take on responsibilities related to cash management and maintaining a secure in-store environment?
- Able to stay cool and composed in a high-energy and fast-moving work environment
- Keep your workspace clean and structured for optimal productivity
- The ability to communicate effectively is essential
Benefits and Perks:
Starbucks partners have access to a range of perks for themselves and their families:
- Health, dental, and vision protection
- Basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans are vital tools to protect individuals from the financial implications of a temporary or permanent disability
- Paid parental leave
- Family expansion reimbursement
- The accumulation of sick days is determined by hours worked and may differ based on location
- Supplemental salary for those working on one of the eight recognized holidays
- Inclusion in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer-provided match-ups
- The Stock Investment Plan (S.I.P.) provides employees with the opportunity to buy company shares at a lower cost
- Motivated emergency savings programs and financial well-being resources
Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience is not essential
- Ensure that attendance and punctuality are consistent and maintained, with or without accommodations as needed
- Capable of working varied schedules that encompass early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
- Observe store procedures and benchmarks, including serving quality beverages and food products, handling cash transactions, and securing the store, with or without necessary accommodations
- Interact with clients in a friendly manner, striving to understand and address their needs through effective communication
- Craft dishes and drinks following standard or altered recipes
- Fulfill a multitude of responsibilities within the store during shifts
- Aptitude for rapid learning and skill development
- Ability to grasp and follow oral and written instructions effectively, with a willingness to seek further elucidation if needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative skills refer to the capacity to function effectively within a group setting
- Capacity to develop meaningful connections and establish rapport
About Starbucks:
Starbucks Coffee Company practices non-discriminatory hiring, offering equal opportunities to all candidates. Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications rather than factors like race, religion, or gender identity. All eligible individuals, regardless of age or national origin, will be considered for employment. Candidates with disabilities or protected veteran status will also be given fair consideration under the law. Starbucks adheres to regulations regarding the evaluation of applicants with criminal backgrounds.