Starbucks Barista

Target•Moreno Valley, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to deliver a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly experience for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and keeping the Starbucks space and dining area clean, inviting, and safe. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks operating routines, food-safety requirements, and quality-control standards while supporting store operations and responding to guest needs. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment. Baristas may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.

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 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, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise 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 for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and around common allergens.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions, including while performing Drive Up or carryout duties.
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

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and end transactions with a sincere thank you.
Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adjust to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Deliver a fresh and abundant shopping experience, prioritizing guest needs, and uphold Food & Beverage standards.
Carry out food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and storage of reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
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.
Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive items.
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 Starbucks quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, 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.