Commissary Baker Cook at Blue Bottle Coffee

Sacramento, California, United States

Blue Bottle Coffee Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience working in a professional kitchen with an emphasis on baking
  • Thorough understanding of how to safely operate in a professional kitchen environment, responsibly operating, cleaning, and maintaining professional equipment
  • Deep love for food and creating exceptional products for guests
  • Ability to work five days per week, including at least one weekend shift and holidays as required (Sunday - Thursday 7:00 am-3:30 pm)
  • Food Handler’s Certificate or certification within 30 days of hire
  • Ability to read and speak English proficiently
  • Basic math and writing skills
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day)
  • Enthusiastic team player, excited by work and the culinary world
  • Detail-oriented and reliable, arriving punctually and ready to engage
  • Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Willing to cultivate strong working relationships, give and receive feedback, maintain a growth mindset
  • Welcoming to all, contributing to a safe and inclusive environment
  • Empathetic listener who acknowledges different points of view

Responsibilities

  • Bring Blue Bottle Coffee recipes to life every day, following standardized recipes and production methods to ensure 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 culinary creations with care and accuracy, ensuring orders are completed by daily packout deadlines and deliveries match retail orders
  • Support teammates in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by communicating effectively, collaborating, and pitching in wherever 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 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 the workspace and working in close physical proximity with 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

Skills

baking
cooking
food prep
recipe execution
quality control
portioning
packaging
sanitation
food safety
GMP
kitchen equipment

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
$132MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one
401(k)
Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week
Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise
Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.
Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.
New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.
The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.
Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.
Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.
Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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