Starbucks Barista (T3253)

Target • Stoneham, MA

4d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works as part of Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards and routines.

Baristas support food and beverage operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, ordering, product rotation, cleaning, pricing and promotional signing, and maintaining an inviting dining area. They engage with guests, respond to questions and issues, and may assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, active environment.

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, interpret instructions and reports, and 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 assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report for 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 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 warmly, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• 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 delivering a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage Standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• Execute 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 future Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting dining area 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 of 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, 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.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits in financial, education, and well-being areas; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits information page.

What This Job Offers

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