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
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 $19.15/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.
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)