Starbucks Barista

Target•Fullerton, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, inviting shopping environment. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food-safety, operational, and Starbucks and Target standards. Baristas interact with guests, support fellow team members, and may assist with other guest services as business needs require. The position is active and physically demanding, and requires flexibility to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

  • Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.
  • 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 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to 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.

Responsibilities

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
  • Provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience while prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
  • Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
  • Perform food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve products.
  • Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe specifications.
  • Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
  • Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area and maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
  • Identify damaged, recalled, or expired products 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 and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas with a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Provide guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
  • Adapt to business and guest needs and perform other duties based on business needs.
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