Prep Cook - Santa Cruz

Verve LLC•Santa Cruz, CA

8h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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're looking for positive and energetic folks with amazing service skills and a strong desire to learn about coffee. Join the team and live with Verve!

Requirements

Must be positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale food production a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares food items for Verve Cafés
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

Benefits

Competitive Hourly wage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
Free coffee with every paycheck and 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
Continuing coffee education classes
Mentorship and positive work environment
Paid sick time
Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision
401k
Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment
Eight observed holidays per year