Starbucks Barista (T0344)

Target•Beaverton, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, following food-safety and OSHA guidelines, and keeping the Starbucks space and dining area clean, organized, and inviting. Baristas support a fresh, abundant shopping experience, respond to guest needs, and help the team maintain Food & Beverage standards and efficient operations. The work is fast-moving and physically active, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

A 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 with 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 to respond to guest or team member issues; interpret instructions, reports, and information; and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if 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, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements when 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 a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving 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 providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage Standards and 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide consistent service while maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests in accordance with Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and complete and record cleaning tasks 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 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, report hazards, and correct them 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.