Starbucks Barista

Target • Grass Valley, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product freshness and availability, and following food safety, quality, and operational standards. Baristas also maintain an inviting dining area, support other team members and guest services, and adapt to changing business and guest needs.

This is an active, physically demanding role in a fast-paced environment. Team members may work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and may work in refrigerated or freezer conditions or in varying temperatures and humidity. Target provides training for the role and expects team members to complete required training and Starbucks product quality-control certifications.

Requirements

• A 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, interpret instructions and reports, and accurately handle cash-register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, whose length may vary.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to work 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, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience and prioritize guest needs while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, including providing support for backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.
• 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, organization, and reserve-product storage.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and Starbucks standards.
• Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
• 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 quality-control certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Comply with applicable adult beverage laws when performing guest-service duties.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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