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Kitchen Team Member

2/16/2026

The Kitchen Team Member will be responsible for preparing a variety of high-quality breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, while assisting with daily kitchen opening and closing procedures. This role also requires maintaining cleanliness, adhering to food safety guidelines, and collaborating with baristas to ensure timely service.

Salary

17.5 - 24 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

We are a locally-owned, quality-driven coffee company. We offer an authentic experience from crafted coffee to natural food to the way we treat our customer. We do what we love and love what we do, and want to continue doing this for generations to come. As a business, we have to be very conscientious of the effect our actions have on others. We can talk about saving the planet, but making smart, challenging choices every day is what we do. If something meets our quality standards and we can buy it locally, we will. We use organic small farm-produced milk from northern California. As a coffee-roasting company, we elected to use a Loring Smart Roaster. A beautifully hand crafted piece of machinery made in California. The Loring is rated one of the most innovative, fuel efficient and elegantly crafted pieces equipment designed to help protect the environment while roasting to perfection. All of our spent coffee grinds are sent to local farms to fertilize their crops. We are always looking to the future while conducting our business in a sustainable way.

About the Role

Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Member to join our vibrant café team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth kitchen operations by preparing fresh, high-quality food and baked goods, while helping to create a welcoming, customer-focused café experience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, community-oriented environment and is passionate about food, coffee culture, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Prepare a variety of breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, following café recipes and presentation standards.
Daily Operations: Assist with kitchen opening and closing procedures, maintain stocked prep stations, and ensure equipment and ingredients are ready for service.
Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines in compliance with local health regulations.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with baristas and kitchen team to ensure timely service and a seamless guest experience.
Equipment Use: Operate ovens, mixers, slicers, and other kitchen tools safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or similar food service environment preferred
Knowledge of basic culinary techniques and safe food handling practices
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
Highly organized with strong attention to detail in preparation and presentation
Positive, team-oriented attitude and a passion for hospitality
Physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 75 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks
Flexible availability, including mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional events
Dependable, punctual, and committed to company standards for time and attendance

Why Join Lofty Coffee/Talitha Coffee?

At our café, we take pride in crafting delicious food and drinks while fostering a warm, community-focused atmosphere. As a Kitchen Team Member, you’ll learn from experienced culinary professionals, contribute to a supportive team, and grow within a workplace that values quality, collaboration, and genuine hospitality.

Key Skills

Food PreparationTime ManagementMultitaskingOrganizationAttention To DetailTeam CollaborationFood SafetySanitationEquipment OperationCulinary TechniquesHospitality