Starbucks Barista (T2014)

Target • Grand Rapids, MI

26d • 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 involves preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks routines and food safety requirements.

Baristas support food and beverage operations, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, pricing and promotional signing, cleaning, product rotation, and maintaining an inviting dining area. They also support digital order fulfillment and other guest services as needed. The work is fast-paced, physically active, team-oriented, and may involve varying temperatures, refrigeration and freezer conditions, and exposure to common allergens.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Ups and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.

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 what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests to provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, product rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
• Support Starbucks Drive Up and fulfill digital guest orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Monitor and record temperatures for sensitive food items and complete and record required cleaning tasks.
• 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 where 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 refers applicants to its benefits information page for details about competitive financial, education, and well-being benefits and provides a separate benefits eligibility link for this role.

What This Job Offers

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