Production Kitchen Assistant
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Training & development
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Kitchen Support/Production Assistant - Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Kitchen Support/Production Assistant - Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Love being part of a team that creates something special every day Join Bird Rock Coffee Roasters production kitchen where quality meets creativity.
What Youll Do: Support our RAD Lab Production Kitchen by maintaining cleanliness assisting with production tasks (syrups chia dippers) and helping fulfill orders for our 10 cafe locations. Youll work in a collaborative environment where forgiveness and communication arent just buzzwords - theyre how we operate every day.
What You Need:
- Team player mentality and positive attitude
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Food service background preferred
- Willingness to learn and adapt
Why Bird Rock Were not just roasting coffee - were building something meaningful. From supporting farmers to enriching our San Diego community every role matters. Plus youll get insider access to some of the best coffee in the city.
Ready to be part of our story Apply today.
Job Description
Position: RAD Lab Production Assistant
Department: RAD Lab Production Kitchen
Reports to: RAD Lab Production Kitchen Manager
Location: East Village San Diego
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
Join Bird Rock Coffee Roasters RAD Lab Production Kitchen as a Production Assistant where youll play a vital role in maintaining our high standards of quality and safety. This entry-level position is perfect for someone who values teamwork consistency and takes pride in behind-the-scenes work that directly impacts our customers experience across 10 cafe locations.
Primary Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations & Production Support
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities including walls floors equipment and reusables
- Assist with production tasks including syrup making chia preparation and lil dipper production
- Support order fulfillment processes for retail locations and customer orders
- Perform routine kitchen maintenance tasks
Food Safety & Preparation
- Execute proper FIFO (First In First Out) inventory rotation procedures
- Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping and slicing measuring and weighing with accuracy
- Maintain food safety standards and protocols at all times
- Support quality control measures throughout production processes
Team Collaboration & Communication
- Work collaboratively with kitchen team members and communicate effectively
- Maintain open dialogue about kitchen operations and safety concerns
- Contribute to a positive learning-oriented work environment
Safety & Compliance
- Uphold kitchen safety standards as a shared responsibility
- Follow all food safety regulations and Bird Rock protocols
- Report safety concerns or incidents immediately
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Qualifications
Required:
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Strong team collaboration skills and positive attitude
- Reliability and consistency in work performance
- Quality-focused mindset with attention to detail
- Adaptability to changing production needs and priorities
- Food safety awareness or willingness to obtain certification
Preferred:
- Food service background or kitchen experience
- Basic knife skills for food preparation
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen operations
Bird Rock Values Alignment
Were looking for someone who embodies our commitment to Quality Integrity and Improvement & Innovation. This role requires someone who understands that mistakes happen approaches challenges with curiosity and believes that kitchen safety is everyones job.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
JOIN TEAM BIRD ROCK COFFEE!
We are looking for exceptional inspirational and motivated team members.
Recognized as Roaster of the Year in 2012a national once-in-a-lifetime award given by Roast MagazineBird Rock Coffee Roasters is proud to have put Direct Sourced Single Origin exceptional coffee on the map in San Diego. A regular contributor to the international coffee industry a consistent winner of scores above 90 from Coffee Review and the North American Golden Bean Awards the recipient of a 2023 Good Food Award and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site Bird Rocks staff is sought after throughout the world for their coffee expertise. Going beyond the perfect latte Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has a top-quality roasting program on site a pour-over bar featuring some of the best seasonal varietals monthly staff cuppings and a deep dive into the selection process and all things coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters goes beyond the confines of the fair trade structure and engages in direct trade with farmers and is proud to serve the best coffee prepared with the utmost respect to those who grew it.
THE COMMUNITY
At Bird Rock Coffee Roasters we believe in giving backto the farmers and to our own community. Were actively involved in almost every community event in Bird Rock because its important to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters takes pride in showcasing the talents of local artists and performers of the Bird Rock Community. To participate or inquire about displaying your artwork in Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Coffee Bar please EMAIL Bird Rock Coffee Roasters.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Food Safety Experience
- Retail Sales
- Cooking
- Sanitation
