Starbucks Barista

Target•Sacramento, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, supporting food quality and freshness, and following food safety requirements and Target and Starbucks procedures. Baristas help create a friendly, easy guest experience while keeping the Starbucks area and dining space clean, inviting, and well stocked. The position involves guest service, food and beverage operations, inventory routines, safety and compliance, and assisting in other service areas as business needs require. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

Requirements

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to resolve guest questions quickly and on the spot.
  • 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 areas of the building and interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Ability to climb ladders if needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
  • Ability to work in 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 Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests with a friendly greeting, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
  • Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adapt to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience and prioritize guest needs over tasks.
  • Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
  • Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while maintaining food safety.
  • Maintain an inviting dining area and engage guests in accordance with Starbucks standards.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
  • Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and complete and record required cleaning tasks.
  • Locate and process damaged, recalled, or expired items according to best practices.
  • Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
  • Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
  • 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 while following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
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