Starbucks Barista (T1868)

Target • Sherwood, OR

19d • 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 Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards and routines.

Baristas support the operation and presentation of the Starbucks area by replenishing and organizing products, maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring promotions, maintaining an inviting dining area, and completing required cleaning and quality-control tasks. They also assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The role requires teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment. The starting hourly rate is $18.75 USD.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• A welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve guest questions quickly and on the spot.
• 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 when 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 that may include varying hours, shifts, 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 in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
• 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 a scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent guest experience 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 cards and specifications.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record Starbucks-area cleaning tasks according to best practices.
• Locate and 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, 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.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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