Starbucks Barista (T1068)

Target•Owatonna, MN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista at Target prepares handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe-card specifications while providing guests with a consistent, friendly Starbucks experience. The role supports Food & Beverage operations by maintaining product freshness, availability, food safety, accurate inventory, and an inviting dining area. Baristas also support Starbucks Drive Up and other guest-service tasks, follow Target and Starbucks routines, and adapt to changing business and guest needs. The position involves active, physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow 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 multistep processes.
Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
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 as needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work scheduled shifts, arrive as scheduled, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present or handled.
Ability to work 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.

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, prioritizing guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
Support the Starbucks Drive Up process to fulfill digital guest orders accurately and on time.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet or exceed Starbucks service expectations.
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 Starbucks-space cleaning tasks 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 and a culture of 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 observing applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.