Starbucks Barista (T0344)

Target•Beaverton, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining quality and freshness, and supporting food safety, inventory, presentation, and operational routines. Baristas also help create a welcoming, easy, and friendly shopping experience, maintain an inviting dining area, and assist with other guest-service tasks as business needs require. Target provides training for the role.

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 directed technology equipment.
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, including frequent lifting or moving of products up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, around common allergens, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements, including while performing Drive Up and carryout duties.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts; shift length may vary.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

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 the guest experience throughout operating hours.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting guest dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to the specifications on recipe cards.
Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
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.