Food and Beverage , Food Service, Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T1445)

Target is a leading retail corporation committed to helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. With a strong emphasis on values and culture, Target stands out as a friendly and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Known nationwide for providing a superior shopping experience, Target operates a wide range of stores offering diverse merchandise including food and beverage items, electronics, clothing, and household essentials. The company prides itself on fostering a culture that prioritizes guest satisfaction, promotes teamwork, and supports career development opportunities for its team members. Employees at Target benefit from a dynamic and engaging work atmosphere where their roles are valued and their contributions make a tangible difference in customers’ lives. The Food & Beverage Expert position at Target is a vital role within the store's Food & Beverage team, responsible for ensuring that our guests enjoy a consistent and fresh shopping experience. This role is fundamentally centered on operations, process management, and efficiency—key components that uphold the high standards Target holds for its food and beverage departments. This team handles an array of responsibilities including product replenishment, maintaining inventory accuracy, executing food safety protocols, and ensuring proper pricing and promotional signage are in place throughout the store’s food and beverage sections. The Food & Beverage Expert is an ambassador of guest service excellence, providing helpful product information, storage tips, and insight into purchasing quantities to enhance the overall shopping experience. Working as a Food & Beverage Expert at Target comes with the opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge in food and beverage business fundamentals such as understanding sales trends, inventory management, quality control, and merchandising tactics. The role also entails understanding food seasonality, freshness standards, safety routines, and applying local and federal laws related to adult beverage sales. The position offers a fast-paced, highly active work environment where teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving skills are paramount. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to engage with guests, work collaboratively with vendors, and contribute to maintaining an organized, clean, and safe shopping and backroom area. Target supports its Food & Beverage Experts with robust training programs that build on inherent skills and introduce new competencies, allowing employees to succeed and grow in their roles. The role requires a flexible schedule, including the possibility of nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Employees should be prepared for physical demands such as lifting up to 44 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in varying temperature conditions. Guest interaction is a cornerstone of this job, requiring a warm and helpful attitude and the ability to resolve guest questions efficiently while performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Aside from the operational duties, Food & Beverage Experts are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. This includes proper use of protective equipment, adherence to Target’s food safety policies, and maintaining a safe working environment. The role also sometimes includes supporting guest services such as back-up cashier duties, order pick up, and drive-up service, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Starting at a competitive hourly wage of $15.00 USD, this position is an entry point into a rewarding career path within one of the nation’s most respected retailers. Target’s commitment to its employees encompasses more than just compensation; it includes opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and access to a broad spectrum of benefits. Food & Beverage Experts are integral to Target’s success and are appreciated as part of the team dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences every single day.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Previous food or grocery experience preferred but not required
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed
• Work both independently and with a team
• Resolve guest questions quickly
• Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
• Climb up and down ladders
• Scan handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds
• Flexible work schedule including nights weekends and holidays
• Reliable and prompt attendance necessary
• Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34F to -10F as needed
• Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures humidity and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up carryout etc
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift shift length may vary