At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.
About the job
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.
The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
You Will
Bring 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
You are
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
You have
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
This role is a physical one and the physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met for a team member to be successful in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job which we’ve mapped out below:
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
This role takes place in a production warehouse environment and may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures from roasting and processing equipment, mechanical noise, and cooler temperatures in storage areas.
A few benefits we offer
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
Additional benefits information
Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.
We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.
We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.