Starbucks Barista

Target•Foothill Ranch, CA

17d•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 provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience through handcrafted beverages and food, while maintaining food quality, freshness, food safety, and operational standards. Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience, prepare products to recipe specifications, maintain the Starbucks area and dining space, and carry out food and beverage routines. They follow Target and Starbucks procedures, food-safety requirements, and applicable safety and compliance practices. The position also supports other guest services and team members as business needs require. Training is provided; previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

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 multistep processes.
Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving 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 periods; 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, and to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming, helpful, and efficient experience for guests by greeting them, helping with needs or 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 and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
Perform food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area and maintain an inviting dining area.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items 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, report hazards, and correct them 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.