Starbucks Barista (T0354)

Target•Canton, MI

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks operating routines and food safety standards. Baristas support food and beverage operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, cleaning, product rotation, signing, organizing and storing reserve product, and responding to current and future promotions. They help maintain an inviting dining area, assist guests and fellow team members, and may support other guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and physically 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 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to 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 or be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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 a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, 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.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
Monitor and record temperatures for 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 quality-control training and certifications for Starbucks products.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable compliance requirements.
Perform other duties based on business needs.