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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Barista

Full-TimePosted on 10/18/2026Deadline 11/21/26
$20/hr
Entry
Bakersfield, CA, 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.
  • Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • 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, frequently lifting or moving products up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
  • Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts; report for scheduled work and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties.
  • Remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.
Responsibilities
  • Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to provide an easy and inspiring experience, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
  • Maintain Food and Beverage standards and 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 and follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
  • Support Starbucks Drive Up orders by fulfilling digital guest orders accurately and on time.
  • Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
  • Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and complete required food-safety practices.
  • 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 to maintain accurate in-stocks and follow perishable inventory procedures for accurate inventory records.
  • Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
  • Follow ethical conduct, safety, and compliance standards; comply with safety policies, best practices, and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
  • Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

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

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%