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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Barista

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$17.75/hr
Entry
Fayetteville, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
  • 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 to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Ability to 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 assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including drive-up and carryout tasks.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Responsibilities
  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need or resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of each transaction.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
  • Provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all operating hours, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
  • Uphold Food and Beverage standards.
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
  • Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
  • Follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
  • Support Starbucks Drive Up processes to fulfill digital guest orders accurately and on time.
  • Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed expectations based on Starbucks standards.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
  • Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
  • Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space according to best practices.
  • Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
  • Place store-initiated orders to ensure accurate in-stocks.
  • Follow perishable inventory procedures to record inventory accurately.
  • Execute sampling best practices.
  • Complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
  • Work safely, comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
  • Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and drive-up duties, while complying with applicable adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%