Starbucks Barista (T0338)

Target•Lynnwood, WA

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, abundant shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe-card specifications, engaging with guests, and maintaining an inviting dining area. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines, food safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable safety and compliance practices while completing operational tasks efficiently. The position also supports Food & Beverage operations through replenishment, inventory and in-stock routines, product rotation and culling, cleaning, signing, organizing and storing reserve products, checking promotions, processing damaged, recalled, or expired items, and recording perishable inventory. Baristas may assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The work is active and may involve varying temperatures, refrigeration or freezer conditions, and exposure to common allergens. Scheduling is flexible and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. 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 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 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 as needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts; report for scheduled work and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while 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 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.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests over tasks to provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
Complete 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.
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 and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area 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, and report or correct hazards 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.