Starbucks Barista

Target•Garden Grove, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, abundant shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks processes for food safety, inventory, presentation, and guest service. Baristas create welcoming, helpful interactions with guests, address questions and issues, and support fellow team members. They maintain the Starbucks dining area, monitor and record temperatures for sensitive food items, complete cleaning and training requirements, and follow safety, compliance, and quality-control practices. The role may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. This is a fast-moving, physically active position requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team. Team members may work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and may work in refrigerated or freezer conditions and varying outdoor temperatures.

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 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 and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, report for scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in the presence of common allergens.
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 products or resolve 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 and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
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 space.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
Place store-initiated orders to maintain accurate in-stocks and follow perishable inventory procedures to accurately record inventory.
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 when possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.