Starbucks Barista

Target•Tustin, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which helps provide guests with a consistent experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role offers experience in delivering a consistent Starbucks experience, managing food quality and freshness, and following state and federal food-safety requirements and OSHA guidelines. Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience while preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications. They maintain food-safety and quality standards, complete cleaning and inventory routines, support store operations and guest services, and adapt to changing business and guest needs. The work is active and physically demanding and may involve varying schedules and temperatures, including refrigeration and freezer conditions.

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 stay 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 as 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 work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, around common allergens, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements when performing 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

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them after transactions.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
  • 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, organizing, and storing reserve product.
  • Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
  • Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
  • Engage with guests and prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications.
  • Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive items.
  • 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 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, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
  • Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable laws and policies.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Target provides information about benefits spanning financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility depends on the role.
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