Starbucks Barista

Target • Salinas, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience through handcrafted food and beverages, attentive service, and adherence to food safety and operating standards.

Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience while completing food and beverage operations, maintaining the Starbucks area, and supporting other store services as needed. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in an active, fast-paced environment. Training is provided for the role.

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 remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish 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 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 periods; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments where common allergens may be handled or present, and to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need or resolve issues, and end transactions with a sincere thank you.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guest service over task completion.
• Maintain Food & Beverage standards and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
• Complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while working efficiently and maintaining food safety.
• Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications.
• Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
• 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 ensure accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed