Starbucks Barista (T1137)

Target•Frederick, MD
•$18 - $26•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, engaging with guests, maintaining the Starbucks dining area, and following food safety and quality standards. Baristas also help keep products in stock, accurately priced, organized, and properly rotated, while carrying out cleaning, inventory, promotional, and replenishment routines. The role is active and physically demanding, involves teamwork and flexibility, and may include supporting other guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

Requirements

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
  • 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 as needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to 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 experience.
  • Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
  • Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adjust to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
  • Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
  • Complete 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 Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage guests according to Starbucks standards.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe 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 maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
  • Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks quality-control training and certifications.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards when 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.
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