Starbucks Barista

VONS; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Health benefits for eligible employees

Paid Time Off

Job summary

VONS is seeking a friendly Barista to craft quality beverages and deliver a positive customer experience. You’ll follow established recipes, operate espresso machines, and maintain a clean, organized work area while staying active during busy periods.

This role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. Benefits include competitive wages, weekly pay, flexible schedules, associate discounts, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality beverages and other menu items using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; restock supplies and ensure equipment readiness.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide a positive experience to encourage repeat visits.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow during busy periods.

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

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 preferredfalse
• 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.