Starbucks Barista (T2461)

Target • Amsterdam, NY

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, supporting inventory and replenishment processes, and keeping the Starbucks area clean, organized, and inviting. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines, food safety practices, and applicable safety and compliance requirements while adapting to guest and business needs. The position also supports other guest services, such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, as needed. The starting hourly rate is $18.00 USD.

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 complete 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 when needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without 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 where common allergens may be present or handled, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other outdoor or environmental conditions 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.
• Enjoy interacting with and helping guests and fellow team members.
• Comfort with a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need or resolve issues, and thank them at the end of each transaction.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guest needs and maintaining a fresh, abundant shopping experience during operating hours.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
• Complete 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.
• Maintain an inviting dining area and engage with guests to meet Starbucks service standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and product specifications.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area according to best practices.
• 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while complying with applicable adult beverage laws and other requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target refers applicants to its benefits website for information about available benefits and eligibility; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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