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Food and Beverage (T1407)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Target Corporation is a leading retail company known for its commitment to providing exceptional shopping experiences and quality products to families across the United States. With a focus on innovation, community engagement, and customer satisfaction, Target maintains a reputation as one of the most trusted and customer-centric retailers. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and personal growth, offering employees opportunities to develop meaningful skills and build careers in a supportive environment. As a major player in the retail industry, Target caters to a wide range of needs, including general merchandise, household essentials, clothing, electronics, and fresh food products through its expansive network of stores.

The Food & Beverage Expert role at Target is integral to delivering a consistent and fulfilling shopping experience by ensuring that food products are fresh, available, properly stocked, accurately priced, and attractively presented. This position requires expertise in food operations, processes, and efficiency to maintain the highest standards in the Food & Beverage department. Team members in this role are responsible for managing replenishment and inventory accuracy, enforcing food safety and quality guidelines, merchandising, pricing strategies, and promotional signage. They also play a key role in educating guests about product purchasing, storage tips, and general food knowledge.

As a Food & Beverage Expert, you will engage with guests daily by offering friendly and informed service, aiming to create an inviting atmosphere and an exceptional shopping experience. Your responsibilities will include adhering to food safety protocols, managing deliveries, organizing the sales floor and backroom, rotating stock, and maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all relevant policies. This position requires adaptability, with no two days being exactly the same, and opportunities to develop skills in guest service, inventory management, food safety, and merchandising. The role offers a flexible work schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.

Target seeks candidates who enjoy interacting with others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are able to work both independently and collaboratively. Previous food or grocery experience is preferred but not mandatory. Comprehensive training is provided to equip team members with the necessary knowledge to succeed. The company values integrity, safety, and compliance, expecting team members to uphold these values consistently. This role also involves operating technology such as handheld scanners, managing cash register operations as needed, and supporting guest services such as order pickup and drive-up. Working conditions may vary, including temperature fluctuations and exposure to allergens. Target offers competitive benefits and fosters a welcoming culture where every team member's contribution is valued and recognized.

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 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit 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
  • ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift shift length may vary

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 multistep 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 guests 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 Targets 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 Targets policies and procedures
  • be knowledgeable about the tools products and services available in the total store and specific to your area to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience
  • execute all federal state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business
  • appropriately use and care for instore and personal protective equipment follow equipment control guidelines
  • always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct safety and compliance
  • work in a safe manner at all times comply with all safety policies best practices and training report hazards and correct where possible
  • support guest services such as back-up cashier order pick up OPU and drive-up DU and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties such as compliance with federal state and and local laws
  • create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks
  • engage with guests in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs
  • thank guests and let them know were happy they chose to shop at Target
  • all other duties based on business needs

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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