Starbucks Barista

Target•Hesperia, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista on Target’s Food & Beverage team helps provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests while supporting fresh, safe, accurately presented food and beverage operations. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining the Starbucks area and dining space, and carrying out inventory, replenishment, food safety, cleaning, and promotional routines. Baristas prioritize guest needs, contribute to team efforts, and may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

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 equipment as directed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to resolve guest questions quickly and pay attention to detail while following 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, 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 efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be handled or present, as well as varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during certain duties.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and end transactions with a sincere thank you.
Provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience and prioritize guest needs over tasks.
Maintain Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks, 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 efficiently and safely.
Maintain an inviting dining area and engage with guests in accordance with Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
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 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.
Assist peers in other areas and perform other duties based on business needs.