Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Forest Hills, #673
Gopuff · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Gopuff's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- From $19 per hour
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Hiring context
How this role compares at Gopuff
Gopuff has 780 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 337 of them are in operations. 582 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 75%.
This role's posted range of From $19 per hour sits above 91% of the 581 other Gopuff roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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
What they're asking for
- High School Diploma or GED equivalentEducation
- Food service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required)SkillPreferred
- Welcoming and collaborative team mindsetSkill
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processesSkill
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workSkill
- Essential functions include the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shiftsSkill
- Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidaysSkill
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
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. • Washington, DC Pay Rate: USD $19.15/hr • 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 reach out to the designated recruiter. 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.
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