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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Food Service Expert

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$17.25/hr
Entry
Vestal, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production, Dining, Bar & Counter Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous food or grocery experience is preferred but not required.
  • Have a strong interest in and knowledge of the food service business.
  • Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other directed technology equipment.
  • Work independently and with a team.
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
  • Pay attention to detail and follow multi-step processes.
  • Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Climb up and down ladders if needed.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
  • Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Work in refrigeration and freezer temperatures and conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
  • Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Ups and carryout.
  • Remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
Responsibilities
  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find items or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of each transaction.
  • Actively 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 and maintain Food & Beverage standards and Pizza Hut brand standards where applicable.
  • Execute Food & Beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, straightening merchandise, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
  • Produce, package, and label items to production-card specifications and follow department routines to drive sales, in-stocks, and profitability.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and inviting dining area throughout the shift, as applicable.
  • Make changes to sales-floor merchandise displays as directed.
  • Stay aware of current promotions in Café and Pizza Hut, where applicable.
  • Complete and record cleaning tasks in the food-service space according to best practices.
  • Follow perishable inventory procedures to ensure inventory is recorded accurately.
  • Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
  • Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.
  • Complete Pizza Hut training requirements and certifications related to product quality control, where applicable.
  • 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 such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-Up, while complying with federal, state, and local adult-beverage laws.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous food or grocery experience is preferred.

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%