Starbucks Barista (T1265)

Target•Cockeysville, MD

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team and helps provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following applicable food safety, OSHA, and operational standards. Baristas deliver friendly, helpful guest service while supporting an inviting dining area and a fresh, well-stocked shopping experience throughout operating hours. The position involves executing food and beverage routines, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory accuracy, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and storage of reserve product. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks procedures, complete required training and certifications, and help maintain a safe, compliant work environment. They may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The role 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.
Attention to detail and ability to follow multistep 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, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas 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 remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and 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.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while 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 cards.
Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area 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 product quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, including compliance with applicable adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.