Cafe Operations Associate & Barista

Gopuff; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for 1

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount & FAM Membership

Vacation and Sick Time for eligible

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shifts.
• Flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food menu items by following recipes and 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 cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spaces.
• Manage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful prep practices.
• Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per safety standards.
• Complete cleaning tasks as outlined in best practices.
• Safely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Work across varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors.
• Complete required Starbucks training and uphold safety/compliance standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Retail experience

Operations experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job 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.