Food Service Expert

Target•Sacramento, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Expert supports Target’s Food & Beverage team in providing guests with fresh, available, accurately priced and presented products. The role helps maintain food service operations, food safety, inventory accuracy, replenishment, product presentation, pricing and promotional signing across applicable Food & Beverage areas. It offers experience in guest service, food safety and OSHA guidelines, and monitoring product sales and adjusting production to improve efficiency, profitability and waste reduction. The position focuses on creating an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience while carrying out food service routines and standards. Duties may include food preparation and packaging, inventory and product rotation, cleaning, maintaining dining areas, supporting sales and promotions, and assisting guests through other store services. The work is physically active and may involve cold environments, varying temperatures and handling merchandise. Scheduling is flexible and may 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 remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to access all building areas 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 up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays and peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be handled or present.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous food or grocery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues and thanking them at the end of transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and applicable Pizza Hut brand standards.
Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, merchandise straightening, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
Produce, package and label items to specifications on production cards and follow department routines that support sales, in-stocks and profitability.
Maintain a neat, clean and inviting dining area throughout the shift, where applicable.
Make salesfloor merchandise display changes as directed and stay 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.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.
Complete applicable Pizza Hut training and quality-control certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards when possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive-Up, complying with applicable adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.