Barista & Sandwich Maker

The Glass Jar, Inc; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A bustling beachfront cafe in Santa Cruz is seeking a Barista and Sandwich Maker. The role involves creating a great customer experience, preparing food and beverages, and working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for locally sourced food and exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees

CalSavers Retirement Savings Program

Discounts and Partnerships at Select Local Businesses

Employee Referral Program

Paid, On The Job Training

Company Outings & Gatherings

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in customer service or food production.
• Available for at least 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Create an excellent customer experience by working the register.
• Make tea and coffee drinks and prep ingredients.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of menu items.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Santa Cruz, United States | Posted on 04/07/2025

• Salary $16.50-$17.50/hr + tips (approx. $6-10/hr in tips)
• Work Experience 1+ years
• City Santa Cruz
• Country United States
• State/Province California

Job Description

The Picnic Basket

Local Sourcing | Sustainability | Food & Community

The Picnic Basket is our bustling beachfront cafe located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We are dedicated to simple, delicious food and treats, with ingredients sourced from local farmers, foragers and food artisans! We are looking for people who believe in our mission of making quality food for the public and delivering exceptional customer service in a high-volume, fast paced environment.

As a Barista and Sandwich Maker, you will create an excellent customer experience by working the register, making tea and coffee drinks (proudly serving Verve Coffee!), prepping ingredients, and making breakfast items, salads and sandwiches. You will also be responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of our menu items.

Requirements

Requirements Include:

• Experience in customer service or food production in a high volume and fast-paced location is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and prioritize.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Available for at least 20 hours a week on a reliable basis.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Desire to learn more about locally sourced food and sustainable business.
  
• MUST BE AVAILABLE to work through 2025 Summer.
• Tips (approx. $6.00-$10.00 in tips per employee per hour)
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunities for Advancement
• CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees
• Discounts and Partnerships at Select Local Businesses
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid, On The Job Training
• Company Outings & Gatherings

The Glass Jar which includes The Penny Ice Creamery and The Picnic Basket , was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 with a focus on made from scratch deliciousness, locally sourced ingredients and community.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At The Glass Jar, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.