Starbucks Barista

Target•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly experience for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and supporting food safety and operational standards. Baristas also help keep products fresh, available, accurately priced, and presented across the Food & Beverage area. The position involves interacting with guests and fellow team members, responding to guest needs, and adapting to changing business demands. It is a fast-moving and physically active role that may include flexible scheduling, work in refrigeration or freezer conditions, and support for guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-Up.

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 multistep 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 reports, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders when 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 scheduled shifts with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be present or handled.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining 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-card specifications.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
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 Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, training, and best practices, 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.