Starbucks Barista

Target • Stockton, CA

17d

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 a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food-safety requirements and applicable guidelines.

Baristas welcome and assist guests, resolve questions, maintain an inviting dining area, and support a smooth shopping experience. They carry out food and beverage routines such as deliveries, replenishment, inventory and ordering, rotation, cleaning, pricing and promotional signing, and storage. The role also includes recording temperatures and cleaning tasks, handling damaged or expired items, completing required product-quality training, and supporting other guest services as business needs require.

This is an active, fast-paced position requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to remain mobile during shifts. Work may involve refrigerated or freezer environments, allergens, varying temperatures and humidity, and lifting merchandise. The posting lists a starting hourly rate of $20.00 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 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 stay focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be present or handled.
• 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, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving 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, prioritizing guests to provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• 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, organizing, and storing reserve products.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
• Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive items.
• Complete and record required 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, report hazards, and correct hazards where 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

• Competitive benefits are available across financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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