Operations Associate
Gopuff
Cicero, IL0–2 yrs50m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Gopuff is seeking Operations Associates, Baristas to join their team. This role combines operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure accurate, high-quality orders for customers.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shifts.
- Completion of required Starbucks training.