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 La Puente, California, our Store# 23260 at Hacienda & Fairgrove 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# 23260 in La Puente, 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 moments that brighten customers' days—whether through a warm smile or remembering a favorite order. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while contributing to store success.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

This position offers more than just coffee service; it's about building relationships and personal growth. Baristas engage directly with diverse customers, honing interpersonal skills while mastering coffee preparation in a supportive team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks La Puente play a multifaceted role in delivering outstanding service and maintaining high standards. Core duties include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store operating policies, such as providing quality products, accurate cash handling, and upholding safety and security protocols.
• Performing a variety of tasks during each shift to support seamless store operations.
• Ensuring regular attendance and punctuality to keep the team running smoothly.

These responsibilities foster a sense of pride and accomplishment in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• No prior experience necessary—training provided.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Compliance with store policies on quality, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, relationship building, and adaptability in a bustling store.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits that support health, finances, education, and well-being. Full-time and eligible part-time Baristas enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and voluntary options.
• Paid vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), discounted stock purchase (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources and DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive perks like free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, and financial well-being tools.

Benefits comply with state laws, including California's enhanced leave provisions, and are detailed at starbucksbenefits.com.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners through developmental experiences, from Barista to leadership roles. Many start here and advance to store management, district roles, or corporate positions. Access educational opportunities via the College Achievement Plan, build skills on the job, and leverage internal mobility programs. With a focus on growth, your journey at Starbucks is just beginning.

Training and Development

New hires receive hands-on training in coffee crafting, customer service, and operations, setting the foundation for long-term success.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining as a Barista in La Puente means becoming part of a purpose-driven company that values community, sustainability, and partner success. Enjoy competitive estimated salaries ($34,000-$42,000 USD yearly based on local market rates), premium benefits, and the joy of creating meaningful moments. Starbucks' commitment to equal opportunity ensures consideration for all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per local laws. Ready to brew your future? Apply now for Store# 23260.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, Starbucks provides full training.

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

Q: What benefits are offered? A: Health insurance, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and more.

Q: How much does it pay? A: Estimated $34,000-$42,000 USD yearly, based on location and experience.

Q: Is this full-time? A: Flexible, with benefits for eligible partners.

Q: How do I apply? A: Visit Starbucks careers site or contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for accommodations.