Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Miami, #183

Lever, Inc.; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; 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

EAP through AllOne Health

Job summary

Gopuff is seeking Operations Associates, Baristas to join our team in Albany, CA. This role blends operating excellence with food and beverage prep to ensure accurate, high-quality orders. You'll prepare handcrafted beverages, manage inventory, and keep the facility organized.

You will restock shelves, pack and stage orders, and support inbound deliveries. The job requires adaptability and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, with training to uphold safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in food service, retail, or operations preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Welcoming and collaborative team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food items following recipes and standards.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all packaged items staged for delivery.
• Receive, unpack, and replenish deliveries and verify inventory.
• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen, café, and facility spaces.
• Follow FIFO and mindful preparation practices to manage waste.
• Monitor temperature-sensitive items per food safety standards.
• Complete cleaning tasks as outlined in best practices.
• Operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies; handle and move product.
• Work across multiple floors and environments, including freezers.
• Complete Starbucks training and uphold safety/compliance standards.
• Support inbound deliveries and other duties as needed.

Skills

Welcoming and collaborative team

Ability to learn and adapt to new tech

Strong attention to detail

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 rates, and pay may vary by location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area.
  Miami, FL: $16.50 per hour
• 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.