Starbucks Barista (T1014)

Target • Cheektowaga, NY

16d • 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, abundant shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and supporting food safety and operational standards. Baristas engage with guests, help resolve questions and issues, and contribute to a welcoming dining area and an easy, inspiring shopping experience.

The position also supports Food & Beverage operations through receiving and replenishing products, maintaining inventory accuracy, completing cleaning and food-safety routines, and following Starbucks and Target processes. Baristas may assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The work is active and physically demanding, requires flexibility across varying schedules, and may involve refrigeration, freezer conditions, allergens, and changing temperatures or weather while performing certain duties.

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 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including varying hours, days, shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods; report for scheduled work and take required meal and rest breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guest experience during all hours of operation.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
• 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications.
• Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of 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 Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target offers competitive benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility information is provided via the benefits URL in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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