Starbucks Barista (T1282)

Target • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, helping provide a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, inviting shopping experience for guests. The role involves preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, engaging with guests, maintaining the Starbucks dining area, and following Target and Starbucks routines and standards.

Baristas carry out food and beverage operations such as replenishment, inventory routines, ordering, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing and storing products. They follow food safety and quality-control procedures, complete required training and certifications, and support a safe, compliant workplace. The role also includes assisting guests with other store services such as backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive Up, as business needs require.

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 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 remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to 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 and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods; report for 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.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
• 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 follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• Carry out food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications and Starbucks standards.
• Maintain an inviting guest dining area throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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 Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits in financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility for benefits depends on the role and is described at the supplied benefits URL.

What This Job Offers

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