Starbucks Barista

Target • Lincoln, CA

12d

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 includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food-safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards and routines.

Baristas support food and beverage operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, cleaning, product rotation, promotional signing, and maintaining an inviting dining area. They also respond to guest needs, help resolve questions, and may support services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The work is active and fast-paced, involves teamwork and flexibility, and may require working in varying 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 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 up and down ladders if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report for 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 present or handled.
• 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 a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming 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 while prioritizing guests during all hours of operation.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve products.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, work efficiently, and maintain food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks 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 complete and record cleaning tasks 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct hazards when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while complying with applicable adult beverage laws when performing those duties.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs applicants to its benefits resources to learn about financial, education, and well-being benefits and eligibility; specific benefits for this role are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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