Starbucks Barista

Target • Lincoln, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista on Target’s Food & Beverage team helps deliver a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, inviting shopping experience for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, following food safety requirements, and keeping the Starbucks area and dining space clean and inviting. Baristas also support store operations and guest services while prioritizing guest needs and working collaboratively with the team.

The position requires a welcoming, helpful approach to guests and team members, flexibility in responding to business needs, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in an active, fast-paced environment. Training is provided for the role. Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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, including frequent lifting or moving of products up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise 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 and where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during certain duties, including 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 guest experience by greeting guests, 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 and prioritize guests over tasks.
• Maintain Food & Beverage standards and deliver a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
• Complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve products.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
• Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items as required.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• 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 quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where 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