Barista & Operations Specialist

Gopuff; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount & FAM Membership

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

Gopuff is seeking an Operations Associate, Barista to join our team in California. This role blends operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure accurate, high-quality orders.

Responsibilities include preparing beverages, managing inventory, packing orders, and maintaining a clean, organized facility across multiple areas. You will learn and adapt to new technology, work in a fast-paced environment, and support inbound deliveries while adhering to safety standards.

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 standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 49 lbs.
• Flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays.

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.
• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spaces.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Willingness to learn new tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gopuff is seeking an Operations Associate, Barista to join our team in California. This role blends operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure accurate, high-quality orders.

Responsibilities include preparing beverages, managing inventory, packing orders, and maintaining a clean, organized facility across multiple areas. You will learn and adapt to new technology, work in a fast-paced environment, and support inbound deliveries while adhering to safety standards.