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USD $18.65-$19.15/hr

Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Washington D.C, #206

United States·WashingtonFull Time/Part Timemid

OperationsOtherOperations AssociateOperations Specialist

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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.

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OperationsOtherOperations AssociateOperations Specialist

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.

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

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

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)

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 $18.65-$19.15/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. 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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Washington, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $38,792–$39,832 a year; 31% below the $57,200 median for Operations Specialist jobs on Jobera (819 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 393 days ago
Employer: has 799 open jobs on Jobera in 4 countries.

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Posted: September 17, 2025
First seen: March 24, 2026
Last seen: October 15, 2026

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Days active: 204
Repost count: 0
Trust Level: 42%
Scored at: October 15, 2026

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