About Us:
Groundwork Coffee specializes in batch-roasted, certified organic coffees and artisanal teas. From our humble roots as a rare book store and cafe back in 1990, Groundwork would go on to become one of the first certified organic coffee roasters in Southern California, as well as the largest organic coffee roaster in Los Angeles. A truly local pioneer in fair trade and fairly traded coffee and tea sourcing, we remain committed to sustainable business practices, including maintaining direct relationships with growers and importers who promote responsible coffee and tea production.

Now, nearly 30 years later — thanks to the neighbors and friends we’ve been fortunate enough to serve — we have opened 14 cafés along the West Coast, we have two very busy roasteries in Los Angeles and Portland, and we produce a growing line of delicious cold brew coffees. We’ve also been profoundly lucky to see the development of dozens of new organic coffee farms around the world and are proud to continue sharing their exceptional coffees with you. From the ground up, Groundwork is steadfast in its commitment to the values of quality, sustainability and community.

About You:

Pay Rate:

$17.00/hr plus tips

What You’ll Do:

Understand, read, and execute the production schedule
Supervise staff and delegate duties when necessary
Ensure appropriate health and safety standards and Food Handler practices
Monitor equipment performance, demonstrate use of new equipment
Inventory management
Butcher meats from primal to usable portions with the highest yield possible
Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using standardized recipes for cooking in ovens, grills, pans and a variety of other kitchen equipment
Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period;
Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
Prepare item for grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Handle, store and rotate all products properly;
Complete required tasks within assigned time frame
Performs related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, prepare recycling, cleaning around the establishment and help with any other projects as assigned by the manager
If a meal is returned for any reason, correct the problem and report the return to the manager

What It Takes To Rock This Role:

Short order and sauté station expertise
Line cook experience is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to listen effectively
Valid ServSafe certification
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
Fluent in spoken and written English
Ability to operate machinery including but not limited to; mixers, blenders, slicers, toasters, ovens, proofers, sandwich presses, and microwaves

Why Groundwork:
We strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked, and to produce the best coffee our customers have ever sipped. As a part of our team, you’ll be working with people who are down-to-earth, friendly, and passionate in a casual, caffeinated, and fun retail environment.

Groundwork Perks:
*Benefits are offered to eligible full time employees and are subject to change.

Free Coffee to Take Home: 1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid Time Off: Including Sick Hours, Vacation, and Holidays
Commuter Program: Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass

In the event that you are hired for this position, please be prepared to provide a physical copy of your passport or ID/Social Security or other form of physical I-9 documents that can verify you are eligible to work in the United States. These must be the original, physical documents. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Groundwork is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

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