Starbucks Barista

Target•San Dimas, CA

10d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which works to provide guests with fresh, available, accurately priced products and a consistent food-service experience. Baristas create a welcoming guest experience, prepare handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food according to recipe specifications, and maintain the quality, freshness, safety, and presentation of products in the Starbucks area. The role includes following Target and Starbucks routines, food-safety standards, and applicable compliance requirements while responding to changing business and guest needs. The position is active and physically demanding, with work that may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, varying temperatures and humidity, allergens, and outdoor or other elements during duties such as Drive-Up and carryout. Baristas must remain mobile throughout shifts, which may vary in length, and may need to access all areas of the building, climb ladders, and handle merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds.

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 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 up and down ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report as scheduled, work 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 during some duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.

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 products or resolve 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 and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
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 future Starbucks promotions.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow all food-safety requirements.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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 help ensure accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
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.