MCCS Job Opening Information
Position/GradeFOOD SERVICE WORKER LEADER (STARBUCKS) L02LocationMCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS, CAType of AppointmentPART - TIME
Open Date
09 JUNE 2026
Close Date
06 DECEMBER 2026
This posting will be open until the position is filled.
Candidates can be selected while the posting is open.
Who May ApplyALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Salary$19.84 PER HOURHours of Operation
MONDAY - FRIDAY 0700-1700, SATURDAY - SUNDAY 0930-1500.
LEADERS ARE SCHEDULED AN HOUR BEFORE OPEN AND LEAVE AN HOUR AFTER CLOSE.
Contact Informationvacancies.29palms@usmc-mccs.org and 760-830-4606[ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required
Job Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to the Corps.
This position is located at MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a FOOD SERVICE WORKER LEADER (STARBUCKS) L02 for MCCS.
Why Choose MCCS?
Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.
Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits. Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):
Major Duties
Leads NA-2 food service workers in the accomplishment of work Relays instructions from the supervisor. Gets work started. Sets work pace. Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher-level supervisor, and to the Human Resources office in the absence of the immediate supervisor. Checks with supervisor on problems. Checks on work and meets productivity goals. Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Conducts on-the-job training and instructions. Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis.
Performs tasks with several steps or sequences of tasks such as: setting up food service counters, and side service stands with hot and cold food and beverages, including desserts and condiments. Assists customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and retail item sales. Provides and stocks quality beverages, such as expresso drinks, Coffee of the Week, retail items and food products consistent with established recipe and presentation standards. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell associated products. Serves food and beverages. Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing. Serves food, pastries and beverages in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes, cups or glasses in prescribed quantities. Properly cleans dishwasher, any associated appliances inside and out, and maintains customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to established checklists and schedules. Follows store policies and procedures for operational flow. Follows established standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating, and storing all products.
Develops and ensures implementation of an activity safety plan in accordance with the Base Safety Program. Conducts safety meetings. Advises employees of available safety regulations, instructions, materials, and equipment. Promptly reports workplace accidents to the Human Resources Office and the immediate supervisor. Ensures safety training is provided to employees. Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions and follows through with appropriate action. Ensures minimal loss of duty by complying with "Return To Work" program initiatives, and following up on employee well being.
Operates cash register and is responsible for own change fund.
Completes prescribed training.
Qualifications
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge: Must have current Starbucks Barista Certification.
Skill: to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks; to lead employees in the accomplishment of work; to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distractions, such as when several people ask for different items at the same time; to perform simple arithmetic; ability to read and follow instructions; and working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination, and perform work according to established safety guidelines.
Responsibility: To: perform work knowing what steps or sequences of steps are needed to complete the work; lead employees in accomplishing work; follow specific oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made; use judgment in deciding that the standards of sanitation, attractiveness, timeliness, safety, and service are met (i.e., serving and individual portioning); perform work as part of the crew. The supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions.
Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort such as frequently lifting or moving objects; constant standing and walking; ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Working Conditions: Often uncomfortably warm and noisy, exposure to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds, possibility of slipping on wet floors; exposure to extreme temperatures of hot kitchens.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please include the below list of required documents with your application:
Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.
If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility:
Military Spouses
Veterans
Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.
Persons with Disabilities
Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.
Closing Statement
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.