Starbucks Barista; T2779

Starbucks Barista (T2779) – Target

Location: Portland, OR

Hourly Rate: $18.25 USD per hour

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team.

The Food & Beverage team ensures guests enjoy a fresh, full, and food‑safe shopping experience. As a Starbucks Barista, you will deliver a consistent Starbucks experience while maintaining food safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Deliver an exceptional guest experience, connecting with guests to deliver quality handcrafted beverages and food during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest’s needs over tasks.
• Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food and Beverage Standards, all Starbucks brand standards, and food safety standards.
• Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, pulls, stocking, zoning, instock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, defect, signing, and backstock.
• Maintain an on‑going awareness of all promotional activities within Starbucks.
• Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent Starbucks experience for guests while driving efficiency and maintaining food safety.
• Support the Starbucks Drive‑Up process to ensure digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Maintain an inviting dining area for guests all day, every day.
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards.
• Produce items to specifications on production cards and follow specific department routines.
• Monitor and record temperature‑sensitive food items as outlined in best practices.
• Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space as outlined in best practices.
• Follow proper packaging and labeling guidelines for food products.
• Follow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practice.
• Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process according to best practice.
• Ensure accurate in‑stocks by placing store‑initiated orders according to best practices.
• Follow proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure an accurate recording of inventory.
• Execute sampling best practices.
• Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests.
• Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact and tailor your approach based on body language and verbal clues.
• Engage with guests in a genuine way, asking questions to better understand their specific needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store and specific to your area to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.
• Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target.
• Complete all required Starbucks trainings related to quality control.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pick up (OPU), and Drive‑up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
• All other duties based on business needs.

• Previous Starbucks/food service experience preferred, but not required.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Attention to detail and follow a multi‑step process.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established time frames.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb up and down…