Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Training and Development
Job Description
Target is a leading retail corporation that is dedicated to offering a premier shopping experience to millions of guests across the United States. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and community engagement, Target strives to make everyday life enjoyable for its customers by providing a wide selection of products coupled with exceptional customer service. With a rich history spanning several decades, Target has evolved into a prominent household name recognized for its values, culture, and reliable service. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where team members are empowered to grow, learn, and contribute to the success of the business while making a positive impact on the communities they serve.
The Food & Beverage Expert role at Target focuses on maintaining the highest standards in the store's food and beverage departments. This important position ensures guests enjoy a fresh, well-stocked, and safe shopping experience. The Food & Beverage team is responsible for product freshness, precise inventory management, proper merchandising, pricing accuracy, and compliance with food safety regulations. Working as a Food & Beverage Expert is a dynamic and rewarding career that offers exposure to fundamental business operations, customer service, quality control, and inventory processes specific to food retail. Employees in this role help build a guest-first culture by assisting customers with expertise on food selections, storage, and promotional offers.
At a starting hourly rate of $20.50 USD, this position is designed to offer competitive compensation while providing comprehensive training to enhance your skills and career growth within Target. Typical daily responsibilities involve engaging with guests, replenishing products, ensuring food safety, executing planograms, and managing inventory data accuracy. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, communication, and a keen attention to detail. Target values teamwork and encourages associates to develop problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a deep knowledge of food trends and retail operations.
Candidates who join Target’s Food & Beverage team can expect to gain valuable experience in guest service fundamentals, food safety and quality standards, sales and inventory management, and merchandising strategies. Additionally, this role offers varied tasks that keep the workday engaging and impactful, from handling deliveries and shelf stocking to interacting with vendors and participating in promotional efforts. Target also emphasizes workplace safety, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and ethical conduct in all operations.
Working at Target is not just about the job; it’s about joining a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. The company supports its team members with competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and welcoming workplace practices. Whether you have previous food or grocery experience or are just starting a career in retail, Target’s Food & Beverage Expert role offers an excellent opportunity to develop new skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
The Food & Beverage Expert role at Target focuses on maintaining the highest standards in the store's food and beverage departments. This important position ensures guests enjoy a fresh, well-stocked, and safe shopping experience. The Food & Beverage team is responsible for product freshness, precise inventory management, proper merchandising, pricing accuracy, and compliance with food safety regulations. Working as a Food & Beverage Expert is a dynamic and rewarding career that offers exposure to fundamental business operations, customer service, quality control, and inventory processes specific to food retail. Employees in this role help build a guest-first culture by assisting customers with expertise on food selections, storage, and promotional offers.
At a starting hourly rate of $20.50 USD, this position is designed to offer competitive compensation while providing comprehensive training to enhance your skills and career growth within Target. Typical daily responsibilities involve engaging with guests, replenishing products, ensuring food safety, executing planograms, and managing inventory data accuracy. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, communication, and a keen attention to detail. Target values teamwork and encourages associates to develop problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a deep knowledge of food trends and retail operations.
Candidates who join Target’s Food & Beverage team can expect to gain valuable experience in guest service fundamentals, food safety and quality standards, sales and inventory management, and merchandising strategies. Additionally, this role offers varied tasks that keep the workday engaging and impactful, from handling deliveries and shelf stocking to interacting with vendors and participating in promotional efforts. Target also emphasizes workplace safety, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and ethical conduct in all operations.
Working at Target is not just about the job; it’s about joining a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. The company supports its team members with competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and welcoming workplace practices. Whether you have previous food or grocery experience or are just starting a career in retail, Target’s Food & Beverage Expert role offers an excellent opportunity to develop new skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
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
- find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Target's careers site
Job Qualifications
- 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
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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