Starbucks Barista (T0363)

Target • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on 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 beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and supporting food safety and operational standards.

Baristas carry out food and beverage routines such as receiving deliveries, replenishment, inventory and in-stock accuracy, product rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing and storing products, and processing damaged, recalled, or expired items. They maintain the Starbucks dining area, monitor and record temperatures for sensitive food items, complete cleaning tasks, follow sampling practices, and finish required product quality-control training and certifications.

The role also involves greeting and assisting guests, resolving questions and issues, supporting team members, and adjusting to guest and business needs. Baristas may provide backup cashier, order pickup, and Drive Up support. The position requires following Target and Starbucks procedures, food safety and other applicable requirements, and safety and compliance practices.

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 multistep 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 if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including 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.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while delivering a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• Carry out 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.
• Maintain an inviting 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 food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items 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, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs candidates to its careers benefits page for information about financial, education, and well-being benefits and provides a separate link for role-specific benefits eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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