Starbucks Barista

Target • Norman, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista 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 offers experience in providing a consistent Starbucks experience, managing food quality and freshness, and following state and federal food safety and OSHA guidelines.

Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience while preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications. They maintain food safety, cleanliness, inventory accuracy, product presentation, and an inviting dining area, while completing Starbucks and Target routines efficiently. The role also supports other guest services and team members as business needs require.

This is a fast-paced, active, physically demanding role requiring flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work varying shifts. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, changing temperatures and humidity, and extended periods of mobility.

Requirements

• 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 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, including frequent lifting or moving of products up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, assisting them, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• Identify damaged, recalled, or expired products and process them 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 Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-Up while following applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility depends on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed