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Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Washington, D.C., #522

WashingtonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Operates and prepares beverages and food items, manages inventory, and ensures order accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment. Works across kitchen, café, and facility spaces with attention to safety and process adherence.

About this role

Gopuff is seeking Operations Associates, Baristas to join our team. This role blends operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure our customers receive accurate, high-quality orders every time. Whether you’re preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages, managing inventory, or keeping the facility organized, you’ll play a key role in making sure our operations run smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are the same—you may be restocking shelves, preparing food and drinks to spec, packing orders, or supporting inbound deliveries. If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food menu items by following recipes, production cards, and presentation standards

Ensure accuracy and quality of all packaged food and beverage items staged for delivery

Receive, unpack, and replenish product deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision

Maintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spaces

Manage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful preparation practices

Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per food safety standards

Complete and document cleaning tasks as outlined in best practices

Safely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies as needed

Work in varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors within the site

Complete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standards

Perform other duties based on business needs

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Food service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required)

Welcoming and collaborative team mindset

Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processes

Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

Essential functions include the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shifts

Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays

What We Offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount & FAM Membership

Vacation and Sick Time for eligible employees

EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

Pay

Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing, and pay may vary depending on your location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area.

Washington, DC Pay Rate: USD $16.75/hr

The salary range above reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. For additional information about this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter.

Skills

Carts, Pallet Jacks, Dollies OperationCash Handling (optional)FIFO Waste ManagementFood And Beverage PreparationFood Safety StandardsInventory ManagementKitchen Cleanliness And HygieneMulti-site Facility OperationsOrder Packing And StagingShelf ReplenishmentTemperature MonitoringTraining Completion (Starbucks Safety, Sanitation)

Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Washington, D.C., #522

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