Starbucks Barista (T3253)

Target • Stoneham, MA

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About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping food and beverages fresh, available, accurately priced, and presented to standard. The role delivers a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and safety, and providing friendly, helpful service.

Baristas engage with guests, support store and Starbucks routines, and complete food and beverage operations such as deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, cleaning, product rotation, signing, and organizing reserve products. They also maintain the dining area, monitor food safety requirements, complete required training and certifications, and may assist with cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The work is active and physically demanding and requires flexibility to meet changing business and guest needs.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow 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 remain 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 when 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 a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled work, complete scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
• 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 an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage Standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• Complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• 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.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
• 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, and report or correct hazards where 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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