Starbucks Barista (T1545)

Target•Cincinnati, OH
•$16 - $24•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 visit. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, supporting accurate inventory and product presentation, and following food safety and OSHA guidelines. Baristas also help maintain an inviting dining area and support digital orders and other guest-service needs.

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 stay 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 as 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 scheduled shifts and required meal and rest breaks, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be present.
  • Ability to work in 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; shift length may vary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of 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 delivering a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
  • Uphold Food & Beverage standards and carry out food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
  • Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
  • Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, work efficiently, and maintain food safety.
  • Support Starbucks Drive Up by fulfilling digital guest orders accurately and on time.
  • 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.
  • Monitor and record temperatures for sensitive food items and complete and record cleaning tasks 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 product quality-control training and certifications.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them when 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.
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