Starbucks Barista

Target•Burbank, CA

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which works to provide guests with fresh, available, accurately priced products and a consistent experience. The role focuses on delivering a welcoming Starbucks experience, preparing handcrafted food and beverages to recipe specifications, and maintaining food quality, freshness, safety, and presentation. Target provides training to teach the role’s procedures and requirements.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow 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 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 if 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 peak shopping times; report to scheduled work, complete scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigerated 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 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 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.
Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adjust to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Prioritize guests and maintain a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
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 future Starbucks promotions.
Maintain an inviting dining area 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 food 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 help ensure 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 hazards 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.