Gopuff

Barista

OperationsAssociate,StarbucksBarista

$0k+ Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista at Gopuff. Skills: Operations, Food preparation, Customer orders. Prepare quality Starbucks beverages. Prepare food menu items”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure customers receive accurate orders; Ensure customers receive high-quality orders; Ensure operations run smoothly

Industry & Context.

Barista
Problems you'll solve

Resolve inventory discrepancies

Eligibility Requirements

Work in varying environments, Work in freezers, Work on multiple floors

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to learn and adapt to new technology, Ability to learn multi-step processes, Stand, walk, bend, push, pull, Lift up to 49 lbs, Comfortable working flexible schedules, Complete required Starbucks training

Nice to Have

Food service experience preferred, Retail experience preferred, Operations experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Prepare quality Starbucks beverages

Prepare food menu items

Ensure accuracy of packaged items

Ensure quality of packaged items

Confirm inventory accuracy

Resolve inventory discrepancies

Stage customer orders

Maintain organization of kitchen

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen

Maintain organization of café

Maintain cleanliness of café

Maintain organization of facility

Maintain cleanliness of facility

Monitor temperature-sensitive food items

Record temperature-sensitive food items

Complete cleaning tasks

Document cleaning tasks

Safely handle pallet jacks

Safely handle dollies

Uphold Gopuff safety standards

Uphold Starbucks safety standards

Uphold Gopuff sanitation standards

Uphold Starbucks sanitation standards

Uphold Gopuff compliance standards

Uphold Starbucks compliance standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Welcoming team mindset

Full Job Description

## Description 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 standardsEnsure accuracy and quality of all packaged food and beverage items staged for deliveryReceive, unpack, and replenish product deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy and resolve discrepanciesPick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precisionMaintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spacesManage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful preparation practicesMonitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per food safety standardsComplete and document cleaning tasks as outlined in best practicesSafely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies as neededWork in varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors within the siteComplete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standardsPerform other duties based on business needs ## Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalentFood service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required)Welcoming and collaborative team mindsetAbility to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processesStrong attention to detail and pride in producing quality wo

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