Starbucks Barista (T0354)

Target•Canton, MI
•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 product quality and freshness, and upholding food safety, operational, and presentation standards. Baristas support store operations by keeping products available and accurately handled, maintaining an inviting dining area, and assisting guests and fellow team members. The position may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

Requirements

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other directed technology.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to resolve guest questions promptly.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
  • Ability to stay focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building and 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 frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work scheduled shifts and take required breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present, and to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas with 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 and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
  • Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
  • Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
  • 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 product quality-control training and certifications.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
  • Support backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
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