Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Washington D.C, #206

The role

You will prepare Starbucks beverages and food, manage inventory, and pack and stage customer orders at a Gopuff facility. The work includes receiving deliveries, keeping the kitchen and facility organized, and following food safety standards.

What you will do

• Prepare 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

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• Food service, retail, or operations experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 25% employee discount and FAM Membership
• Vacation and sick time for eligible employees
• EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

Before you apply

• Required Starbucks training must be completed; the pay premium applies after training and qualifying shifts
• Must be comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays

About the company

Gopuff delivers groceries, snacks, and everyday essentials in minutes. The company is an equal opportunity employer.