Sept. 8, 2026

Target Food Service Expert

Target Trenton, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Food & Beverage team excels in providing guests with a standardized experience by upholding product freshness, availability, correct pricing, and clear signage on the sales floor. Their expertise lies in operations management, processes, and efficiency. This team takes the lead in managing food and food services operations, encompassing tasks such as replenishing supplies, ensuring precise inventory tracking, adhering to food safety guidelines, enhancing product display, setting accurate prices, and implementing promotional signage procedures for all Food and Beverage departments within the store.

Responsibilities:

Provide an exceptional guest experience through a constantly replenished and plentiful shopping environment, placing a priority on meeting the guest's needs instead of focusing solely on tasks.Maintain and ensure the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards.Manage food and beverage operations by coordinating food deliveries, restocking merchandise, carrying out inventory checks, ensuring data precision, discarding perishable items, rotating goods, upkeeping sanitation, labeling products accurately, and arranging storage for additional stock.Stay vigilant about the present and upcoming promotions at Starbucks.Maintain adherence to the Target and Starbucks routines, ensuring a consistent guest experience, efficient task completion, and the preservation of food safety protocols.Help ensure the accurate and timely fulfillment of digital customer orders through the Starbucks Drive Up process.Ensure that the dining area is consistently inviting to patrons throughout the shift.Interact with customers to meet and exceed their standards in accordance with the Starbucks protocol.Produce handcrafted beverages and meals to meet the standards indicated on recipe cards.Comply with food safety measures by consistently checking and documenting the temperatures of sensitive food items, as indicated in industry best practices.Fulfill and document the completion of all cleaning assignments in the Starbucks location as per the recommended standards.Identify and deal with compromised, recalled, or expired merchandise according to industry best practices.Uphold inventory accuracy by placing store-generated orders based on established best practices.Follow established guidelines for perishable inventory management to maintain accurate inventory records.Practicing sound sampling strategies.Educate yourself on the diverse tools, goods, and facilities offered across the entire store, including those specific to your vicinity, to effectively assist customers and enhance their shopping experience.Complete all essential training mandates and procure the required certifications in the quality control processes for Starbucks goods.Display a culture that values ethical practices, prioritizes safety, and ensures compliance with regulations.Safeguard yourself by consistently practicing safe work habits; adhere to safety policies, optimum procedures, and instructional sessions; report any hazards and rectify them when feasible.Support guest service functions such as secondary cashier responsibilities, order retrieval services, and drive-up assistance while demonstrating a commitment to compliance with regulations, specifically adult beverage statutes on federal, state, and local levels.Foster a hospitable environment by warmly acknowledging visitors as you carry out your everyday chores.Provide a welcoming interaction with guests to address and resolve their unique needs effectively.Thank our guests for choosing Target as their preferred retail destination and convey our pleasure in having them visit.Any other duties may be allocated depending on the prevailing needs of the businessSkills:

Experience in Starbucks or related food service positions is valued, but it is not a compulsory conditionExtending a gracious and supportive attitude to both visitors and coworkersCapability in using and switching between different frequency devices for communication purposes, as well as operating handheld scanners and other specified technology tools.Function effectively both as an independent contributor and a team playerAttend to guest questions with speed and effectivenessFocusing on details and carrying out tasks that involve multiple stagesHaving the capability to stay attentive and unruffled in a fast-moving environment and finish several assignments within allocated time periodsRequirements:

Administer cash register operations effectively as per requirementsAscend and descend on vertical structuresResponsibly and safely manage the scanning, handling, and transfer of goods, which may require the frequent lifting or moving of items up to 44 pounds in weightTo maintain consistent attendance, it is essential to have a flexible work schedule that includes availability on nights, weekends, and holidaysAble to work in temperatures as low as-10 F and as high as 34 F as the situation demandsCompetence to operate in settings where prevalent allergens may be handled or aroundHaving the ability to work in changing temperatures, humidity, and other conditions while completing job duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.Aptitude to stay on the move for the duration of a set work shift (which may differ in length).About Target:

For the past 75 years, a percentage of our earnings has been allocated to community assistance programs, comprising donations in product form, monetary aid, and support through the Target Foundation. This sustained endeavor translates to a substantial financial commitment on a weekly basis, calculated by averaging Target's pre-tax profits from the previous three years. The contributions encompass both physical goods from Target's inventory and financial support, with direct cash injections from Target to the foundation being excluded from the calculation.

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