Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista

About This Role

The Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, is crucial for blending operational excellence with food and beverage preparation, ensuring customers receive accurate, high-quality orders. This role involves preparing Starbucks beverages, managing inventory, and maintaining facility organization, contributing to smooth operations.

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
• Complete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standards

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processes
• Strong attention to detail
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice to Have

• Food service, retail, or operations experience
• Welcoming and collaborative team mindset

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications