Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Bronx, #620

Lever, Inc.; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount

Vacation and Sick Time

EAP

Job summary

Gopuff in Albany, CA is seeking an Operations Associate/Barista to blend food and beverage prep with efficient operations. You’ll prepare handcrafted beverages, manage inventory, and keep the facility organized to ensure accurate, high‑quality orders.

Responsibilities include following recipes, shelving deliveries, packing orders, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across the cafe and kitchen areas. Applicants should be detail‑oriented and adaptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Food service, retail or operations experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food items by following recipes and standards.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all packaged items for delivery.
• Receive, unpack and replenish deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy.
• Pick, pack and stage customer orders quickly and accurately.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness across kitchen, cafe, and facility spaces.
• Manage waste and spoilage following FIFO and safe prep practices.
• Monitor temperatures of sensitive food items per safety standards.
• Complete and document cleaning tasks per best practices.
• Safely handle, scan, and move product and operate carts and pallet jacks.
• Work across multiple site areas including freezers and different floors.
• Attend required Starbucks training and uphold safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team mindset

Adaptability

Learning new technology

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. 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

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)

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.
• Bronx, NY: $17.25-$17.75/hr total earning potential
  (Includes pay premium upon completing required Starbucks barista training and working qualifying shifts).
• 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.

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.