Starbucks Barista (T1930)

Target•Plainville, MA

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an inviting, fresh, and well-stocked shopping environment. The role prepares handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, engages with guests, and follows Target and Starbucks routines, food-safety requirements, and quality standards. Baristas also maintain the Starbucks dining area, manage food and beverage inventory and replenishment, and support other guest-service areas as needed. The work is fast-paced and physically active, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods.

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 and on the spot.
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 and 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, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, report for scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be handled or present.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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 a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and ending 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, prioritizing guests while delivering a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to the specifications on 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 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, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-Up, while complying with applicable policies and adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.