Food service expert

Target•Stockton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Expert is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role involves delivering friendly guest service and carrying out food-service operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, production, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing. Team members receive training in guest service, food safety and OSHA guidelines, and adjusting production to support efficiency, profitability, and waste reduction. The position requires working collaboratively and adapting to guest and business needs in a fast-paced, physically active environment. Duties may include supporting Café and Pizza Hut operations where applicable, as well as backing up cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-up services. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods.

Requirements

Strong interest in and knowledge of the food-service business.
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
Ability to stay focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team-member issues.
Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Ability to accurately handle cash-register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders as needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Availability for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; ability to report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-up and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

Previous food or grocery experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them after transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable.
Execute food deliveries, replenishment, merchandise straightening, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and reserve-product organization and storage.
Produce, package, and label items according to production-card specifications and department routines.
Maintain a neat, clean, and inviting dining area throughout the shift where applicable.
Change sales-floor merchandise displays as directed and remain aware of current Café and Pizza Hut promotions where applicable.
Complete and record food-service-space cleaning tasks according to best practices.
Follow perishable inventory procedures and accurately record inventory.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and comply with food-safety requirements.
Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.
Complete Pizza Hut training and quality-control certifications where applicable.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-up, including compliance with adult-beverage laws when performing relevant duties.
Perform other duties based on business needs.