Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Target is a leading retail company dedicated to providing an exceptional shopping experience that brings joy and value to families across the nation. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, Target has established itself as a premier destination for a wide range of products including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainability, Target continues to lead the retail industry in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both guests and team members. The company culture is built around values such as inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to Target's ongoing success. Working at Target means becoming part of a dynamic team that strives to make everyday life better for guests and communities alike. Join a company that truly cares about career growth, offers competitive pay starting at $18.25 USD per hour, and provides meaningful experiences that help team members develop valuable skills for future opportunities.
The role of Food & Beverage Expert at Target is designed for individuals passionate about food service and guest satisfaction. This position plays a vital role in delivering a consistent and pleasant shopping experience by ensuring food products are fresh, well-stocked, correctly priced, and accurately signed on the sales floor. Food & Beverage Experts are knowledgeable about various aspects of food operations including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, seasonal trends, and merchandising tactics. This role requires hands-on involvement in managing product presentation and adhering to stringent food safety standards to protect guest health and uphold Target's reputation.
As a Food & Beverage Expert, you will engage directly with guests, providing helpful information about product freshness, storage tips, and purchasing advice. Your responsibilities will also include executing daily tasks such as monitoring food deliveries, maintaining inventory levels, rotating stock, cleaning and organizing display areas, and facilitating promotions through sampling and suggestive selling. The role demands flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude to meet the fast-paced environment of a retail food department. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in food service operations, guest engagement, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to food and adult beverages.
Target values team members who are dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests and coworkers. The Food & Beverage Expert position is ideal for those who enjoy active, physically engaging work and have a flexible schedule that accommodates nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Training is provided to equip new team members with the knowledge and skills required to succeed, but preferred attributes include previous food or grocery experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate technology devices such as scanners and handheld communication tools.
By joining Target as a Food & Beverage Expert, you will become part of a vibrant team where no two days are the same. You will learn how to contribute to department sales trends, manage inventory quality and freshness, and enhance the guest shopping experience through effective merchandising and customer service strategies. Target also emphasizes safety and compliance, requiring all team members to follow equipment and food safety protocols consistently. The role includes supporting auxiliary guest services like back-up cashier functions and order pick-up services, further broadening your skill set and exposure within the store environment.
Overall, this position offers a rewarding pathway to build a career in retail food and beverage while being supported by a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. It combines operational responsibility with the chance to make a positive impact on every guest visit, making it a fulfilling role for anyone eager to grow professionally in a supportive and fast-paced retail setting.
The role of Food & Beverage Expert at Target is designed for individuals passionate about food service and guest satisfaction. This position plays a vital role in delivering a consistent and pleasant shopping experience by ensuring food products are fresh, well-stocked, correctly priced, and accurately signed on the sales floor. Food & Beverage Experts are knowledgeable about various aspects of food operations including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, seasonal trends, and merchandising tactics. This role requires hands-on involvement in managing product presentation and adhering to stringent food safety standards to protect guest health and uphold Target's reputation.
As a Food & Beverage Expert, you will engage directly with guests, providing helpful information about product freshness, storage tips, and purchasing advice. Your responsibilities will also include executing daily tasks such as monitoring food deliveries, maintaining inventory levels, rotating stock, cleaning and organizing display areas, and facilitating promotions through sampling and suggestive selling. The role demands flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude to meet the fast-paced environment of a retail food department. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in food service operations, guest engagement, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to food and adult beverages.
Target values team members who are dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests and coworkers. The Food & Beverage Expert position is ideal for those who enjoy active, physically engaging work and have a flexible schedule that accommodates nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Training is provided to equip new team members with the knowledge and skills required to succeed, but preferred attributes include previous food or grocery experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate technology devices such as scanners and handheld communication tools.
By joining Target as a Food & Beverage Expert, you will become part of a vibrant team where no two days are the same. You will learn how to contribute to department sales trends, manage inventory quality and freshness, and enhance the guest shopping experience through effective merchandising and customer service strategies. Target also emphasizes safety and compliance, requiring all team members to follow equipment and food safety protocols consistently. The role includes supporting auxiliary guest services like back-up cashier functions and order pick-up services, further broadening your skill set and exposure within the store environment.
Overall, this position offers a rewarding pathway to build a career in retail food and beverage while being supported by a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. It combines operational responsibility with the chance to make a positive impact on every guest visit, making it a fulfilling role for anyone eager to grow professionally in a supportive and fast-paced retail setting.
Job Requirements
- 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 34°F to -10°F 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
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older (Bakery only)
- 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
Job Duties
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience providing a fresh and full shopping experience during all hours of operations prioritizing the guest’s needs over task
- uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage standards
- execute food & beverage processes including food deliveries replenishment straightening merchandise in-stocks routines data accuracy culling rotation cleaning signing and organizing and storing reserve product
- follow all food safety requirements as outlined in Target’s policies and procedures
- use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales
- work with vendors to proactively set maintain and make planned changes to salesfloor merchandise displays and to keep organized backroom space
- locate and identify damaged recalled or expired items and process according to Target’s policies and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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