Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Tallahassee, #480

Gopuff; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount

Vacation and Sick Time

EAP through AllOne Health

Job summary

Gopuff is seeking Operations Associates in Tallahassee, FL, to blend operational excellence with food and beverage preparation, ensuring customers receive high-quality orders. Responsibilities include preparing beverages, managing inventory, and ensuring operational organization.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Gopuff offers medical benefits, 401(k), employee discounts, and time off for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Food service, retail, or operations experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food items following recipes.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of packaged food and beverage items.
• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

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. 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.
• Tallahassee, FL: $15.25 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. For additional information about this role’s compensation package, please contact the designated recruiter.

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.