Starbucks Barista (T1415)

Target•Silver Spring, MD

14d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. Baristas create a friendly and helpful experience, prepare handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, and maintain food quality, freshness, safety, and cleanliness. The role also involves supporting store operations and other guest services as business needs require. This is an active, fast-paced role that requires teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to remain mobile during scheduled shifts. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. The position may involve working in refrigerated or freezer conditions, exposure to varying temperatures and humidity, handling common allergens, using ladders, and lifting or moving merchandise.

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 access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders when needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, attend scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be 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 or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after 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 maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory 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 provide consistent guest experiences and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
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 according to best practices and follow perishable inventory procedures.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.