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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.00 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing an exceptional guest experience, maintaining a clean and organised store environment, and ensuring high-quality food and beverages.

The role requires you to:

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues promptly
  • Support team efforts and maintain a positive attitude
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an excellent experience
  • Uphold and maintain Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, and stock management
  • Maintain an inviting dining area and engage with guests to meet their expectations
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Follow all food safety requirements and complete cleaning tasks
  • Locate and identify damaged or expired items and process according to best practices
  • Ensure accurate in-stocks and follow proper inventory procedures
  • Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner and report hazards
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up, and Drive-up

This role may be suitable for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role that requires teamwork and creative problem-solving
  • You are open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts

Desirable skills and qualifications include:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate technology equipment
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

In terms of physical demands, you should be able to:

  • Access all areas of the building
  • Interpret instructions and reports
  • Accurately handle cash register operations
  • Climb up and down ladders if needed
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work in environments with refrigeration and freezer temperatures
  • Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements

Skills

Required

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Food safety

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/2911-Jamacha-Rd-El-CajonCA-92019-4342/Starbucks-Barista_R0000479206

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