Starbucks Barista

Target • Morgan Hill, CA

16h • 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 includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards. Baristas also help maintain product availability, inventory accuracy, store presentation, and a clean, inviting dining area. The work is fast-paced, active, and physically demanding, and requires flexibility to respond to changing business and guest needs.

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 as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve guest questions quickly and pay attention to detail while following 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, 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, 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, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required breaks.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and around common allergens, and to perform duties in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements, including during Drive Up and carryout tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
• Support teammates and assist in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Prioritize guests’ needs and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and perform food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver consistent service efficiently and safely.
• 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 and specifications.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
• 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 and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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