Starbucks Barista (T1042)

Target•Ellicott City, MD

18d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista supports Target’s Food & Beverage team by providing guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an inviting, fresh, and well-stocked shopping environment. The role involves preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, following food safety requirements, and completing operational routines efficiently. Team members receive training for the role and are expected to uphold Target and Starbucks standards, safety practices, and a welcoming guest experience.

Requirements

Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow team members.
Be able to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Resolve guest questions quickly and on the spot.
Pay attention to detail and follow multistep processes.
Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Climb ladders as needed.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move products up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present.
Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive Up and carryout.
Remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adapt to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Prioritize guest needs and maintain a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and perform food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while maintaining 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 and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.