Commissary Prep Cook (Santa Cruz)

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.

We seek an enthusiastic prep cook professional to join us at our commissary kitchen in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us and Live with Verve!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares food items for Verve Cafés in Santa Cruz
• Facilitates the distribution of food products to local Verve cafés
• Ensures inventory management, facility cleanliness, and food safety standards are upheld during and after production of all menu items
• Partners with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen
• Helps with daily service as necessary
• Ensures that a quality product is being served to customers

Requirements:

• Must be positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
• Experience with large-scale food production a plus
• Ability to communicate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with a team
• Display critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Clean, organized, and with an eye for detail
• Open schedule, ability to work mornings and evenings
• Obtain CA Food Handlers certification within 30 days of hire

Pay & Benefits:

• $16.00-$17.00/hr
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Free coffee with each paycheck
• All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.