Operations Associate, Starbucks Barista, Cicero, #297

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 standardsEnsure accuracy and quality of all packaged food and beverage items staged for deliveryReceive, unpack, and replenish product deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy and resolve discrepanciesPick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precisionMaintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spacesManage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful preparation practicesMonitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per food safety standardsComplete and document cleaning tasks as outlined in best practicesSafely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies as neededWork in varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors within the siteComplete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standardsPerform other duties based on business needs Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalentFood service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required)Welcoming and collaborative team mindsetAbility to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processesStrong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workEssential functions include the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shiftsComfortable 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 Plan25% employee discount & FAM MembershipVacation and Sick Time for eligible employeesEAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge) 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. 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.