Starbucks Barista

VONS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

VONS, operated by Albertsons Companies Inc., is seeking a Barista to deliver friendly customer service while preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items. You will follow established recipes, maintain cleanliness, and restock supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes accurate beverage preparation, quick service during busy periods, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and help create a positive experience.
• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and restock supplies.
• Operate espresso machines and equipment following established guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Beverage Prep

Attention to Detail

Organization

Food Safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Equipment Use

Physical Fitness

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.