Commissary Baker Cook

Blue Bottle Coffee • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our commissary team is dedicated to making delicious, sustainable, and creative food for guests with the highest quality ingredients available. Currently, we’re on the search for an enthusiastic and excellent baker-cook to join our commissary team. This position is based out of our West Sacramento facility, working on the savory side of our kitchen.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a professional kitchen with an emphasis on savory cooking
• A thorough understanding of how to safely operate in a professional kitchen environment, responsibly operating, cleaning, and maintaining professional equipment
• A deep love for food and creating exceptional products for guests
• The ability to work five days per week, including at least one weekend shift and holidays as required
• Food Handler’s Certificate or certification within 30 days of hire
• The ability to read and speak English proficiently
• Basic math and writing skills
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
• The use of hands to handle or feel, and the ability to reach with hands and arms
• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• The ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The ability to listen and speak
• The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces as needed
• The ability to have close visual acuity to perform repetitive visual checking, counting, spotting small defects, determining accuracy of numbers and packages

Nice To Haves

• An enthusiastic team player, excited by your work and the culinary world - you can’t wait to learn more and grow your knowledge
• Detail-oriented and a team player, following directions in order to execute consistently
• Reliable and consistent; your teammates, leads, and manager can always depend on you to arrive punctually and ready to engage
• A person who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced, and high-energy environment
• Willing to cultivate strong working relationships with your team and manager by openly giving and receiving feedback while maintaining a growth mindset
• Welcoming to all, contributing to a safe environment where you and your teammates can have inclusive experiences
• An empathetic listener who acknowledges the value of different points of view

Responsibilities

• Blue Bottle Coffee recipes to life every day, following standardized recipes and production methods to ensure our food is consistently delicious
• Familiarize yourself with standard and specialized equipment required for production, as well as reference and production assets, reports, and checklists
• Execute high-volume baking, cooking, and from-scratch prep with incredible attention to detail and accuracy while following standardized quality control guidelines
• Portion, package, and pack out our culinary creations with care and accuracy, ensuring orders are completed by daily packout deadlines and deliveries match retail orders
• Support your teammates in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by communicating effectively, collaborating and pitching in wherever is needed
• Ensure your station and equipment are in tip-top shape, always cleaning as you go
• Participate in ongoing sidework, including stocking ingredients, organizing, and deep cleaning projects
• Uphold sanitation practices to protect our culinary creations and guests
• Prioritize food safety and physical safety in the workspace as paramount
• Adhere to GMP policies and practices within the commissary and production facility, utilizing PPE and following dress code
• Practice kitchen etiquette while moving through our workspace
• Work in close physical proximity with your teammates
• Arrive on time and ready for your shift - working proactively and efficiently
• Collaborate with the Commissary Team Leads and Manager to ensure full alignment on expectations, daily and ongoing
• Anticipate the need to pivot and adapt when plans change

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• Complimentary bag of beans to take home each week
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed