Operations Associate — Starbucks Barista

Job overview

The Operations Associate — Starbucks Barista role is onsite in Washington, DC. The stated total earning potential is $18.65–$19.15 per hour, including a pay premium after required Starbucks barista training and qualifying shifts. Gopuff’s stated purpose is to deliver everyday needs quickly and conveniently. The role combines beverage and food preparation with order fulfillment and facility operations. It supports accurate, high-quality customer orders through recipe-based preparation, inventory handling, order staging, and food-safety practices.

What you'll do

• Prepare Starbucks beverages and food items to recipes and presentation standards
• check packaged items for accuracy and quality
• receive and replenish deliveries and resolve inventory discrepancies
• pick, pack, and stage orders
• maintain clean kitchen, café, and facility spaces
• follow FIFO and manage waste
• monitor food temperatures
• document cleaning
• handle and move products safely
• complete required Starbucks training and follow safety and sanitation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations associate

starbucks barista

beverage preparation

order fulfillment

inventory

food safety

washington dc

gopuff

full-time

$18.65–$19.15 per hour

medical/dental/vision

401(k)

employee discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• 25% employee discount and FAM Membership
• vacation and sick time for eligible employees
• EAP.

Why this role

Flexible schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays; work may include freezers and multiple floors.

About the employer

Gopuff is hiring for this role. Industry: Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Sector: 49.