Coffee Attendant (Barista & Refreshment Services)

American Food & Vending is one of the largest privately-held dining and refreshment service providers in the United States. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, this family-owned company has been serving the nation for over 80 years with exceptional vending and refreshment solutions. American Food & Vending operates across diverse industries including healthcare, business dining, education, and cultural institutions. They offer comprehensive services such as full-service vending, advanced micro markets, coffee services, pantry services, and water filtration and purification systems. The company takes pride in infusing innovative solutions with unrivaled service and cutting-edge technology to enhance the guest experience and exceed expectations. As a nationally-recognized leader in the vending industry, American Food & Vending has earned prestigious awards, including the Operator of the Year Award from the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). This recognition underscores their dedication to delivering exceptional service to valued partners and guests while staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to evolving client needs.

The Refreshment Attendant role supports a workplace coffee bar and delivers refreshment and hospitality services throughout the site. This position combines hands-on barista support with inventory management, stocking, and maintenance of coffee and pantry areas. Responsibilities include preparing and serving coffee beverages, providing friendly and efficient service during peak periods, supporting daily coffee bar operations, and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-presented service environment. As an onsite representative of American Food & Vending, the Refreshment Attendant ensures an exceptional workplace hospitality experience through the execution of vending, micro market, pantry, beverage, and coffee programs. This role requires operational excellence combined with hospitality-focused service, ensuring all refreshment areas remain fully stocked, clean, and organized in accordance with service expectations.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $17 per hour and includes opportunities to enhance the employee experience by maintaining inventory accurately, supporting program performance, and delivering consistent, high-quality service. The Refreshment Attendant plays a key role in building positive relationships with clients, employees, and guests, ensuring a welcoming and service-focused atmosphere throughout the workplace hospitality environment. The position also involves collaboration with route drivers, operations teams, and support staff to ensure continuity of service, making it a critical component of the company’s mission to provide outstanding refreshment solutions.