Starbucks Barista

Target•Oceanside, CA

7d•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 beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards. Baristas also help maintain an inviting dining area and support other guest services and team needs.

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 building areas 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 as needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report as scheduled, work assigned shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present, and to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
Prioritize guest needs while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
Maintain Food & Beverage standards and perform food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area 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 of temperature-sensitive foods.
Complete and record Starbucks-space cleaning tasks according to best practices.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired products and process them according to best practices.
Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to support 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, and report or correct hazards where possible.
Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-Up, while following applicable compliance requirements.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs and perform other duties based on business needs.