Kitchen & Bakery Team Member

Do you enjoy baking, cooking, and creating beautiful food that people genuinely love?

Bean Co Cafe is looking for a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented Kitchen & Bakery Team Member to join our growing team. We prepare fresh sandwiches, breakfast items, baked goods, desserts, smoothie bowls, and seasonal menu specials in a clean and organized kitchen.

If you take pride in quality, enjoy working with food, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

## Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare sandwiches, breakfast items, salads, and café menu items according to recipes.
- Assist with baking cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods.
- Prepare fillings, frostings, sauces, and specialty ingredients.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and fully stocked.
- Receive and rotate inventory using FIFO procedures.
- Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Assist in developing and testing new menu items when requested.
- Work efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch periods.
- Support other team members whenever needed.

## Desired Qualifications
- Previous kitchen, bakery, café, or restaurant experience preferred.
- Experience with baking is highly desirable.
- Comfortable following recipes and maintaining consistency.
- Able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Dependable with excellent attendance.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to stand for extended periods.
- Authorized to work in the United States.

## What We're Looking For
We value people who:
- Enjoy cooking and baking.
- Take pride in producing high-quality food.
- Keep their workspace clean and organized.
- Arrive on time and are dependable.
- Communicate respectfully with coworkers.
- Learn quickly and accept constructive feedback.
- Work with urgency without sacrificing quality.
- Care about the customer experience, even if they never meet the customer.

## Performance Expectations
Successful team members consistently:
- Follow recipes without unnecessary shortcuts.
- Produce consistent quality every day.
- Complete assigned prep before service begins.
- Maintain excellent food safety habits.
- Minimize waste and use ingredients responsibly.
- Keep the kitchen clean throughout each shift—not just at closing.
- Help teammates without being asked.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.

## Schedule
- Part-time or Full-time available
- Weekend availability preferred
- Morning shifts available
- Flexible scheduling

## Why Join Bean Co Cafe?
- Friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to learn baking and specialty café production
- Growth opportunities as our company expands
- Employee food and beverage discounts
- Clean, modern work environment
- Competitive pay based on experience

If you enjoy creating great food and want to be part of a team that values quality, consistency, and craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and include a brief description of your cooking or baking experience.