Kitchen Associate

Fieldwork Brewing Co.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldwork Brewing Company in Sacramento is hiring a kitchen associate to join our fast-paced team. You will help with daily prep, follow recipes, and support both the kitchen and front-of-house to deliver great guest experiences.

The role requires reliability, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior restaurant, brewery, winery, or food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 25–50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for up to 8 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate general kitchen knowledge and food preparation skills.
• Pizza making and dough production experience is a plus.
• Complete daily prep work and station setup.
• Follow recipes, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and ingredients.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest needs and concerns.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at all times.
• Attend required trainings and team meetings.
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and assist with coverage as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Fieldwork Brewing Company is seeking passionate, reliable, and hardworking kitchen team members to join our Sacramento location. We are currently hiring for kitchen associate position.

Do you enjoy working alongside an award-winning team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take pride in delivering a great guest experience through excellent food? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Fieldwork Brewing Company

Founded in Berkeley, California in 2015, Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery known for exceptional, thoughtfully made beers and an ever-changing taplist of fresh releases. Our goal is to pair outstanding beer with great food and warm hospitality, creating a welcoming experience for our guests and our team. Our Sacramento location opened in late 2016 in the heart of Midtown Sacramento and expanded our operations into a 5000 sqft indoor beer garden.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate general kitchen knowledge and food preparation skills

Pizza making and dough production experience is a plus

Complete daily prep work and station setup

Follow recipes, checklists, and standard operating procedures

Maintain knowledge of current menu items and ingredients

Respond promptly and professionally to guest needs and concerns

Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at all times

Attend required trainings and team meetings

Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and assist with coverage as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned

Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

Prior restaurant, brewery, winery, or food service experience preferred but not required

Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Possess or be able to obtain a valid California Food Handler Card

Knowledge of or ability to learn local, state, and federal health and sanitation regulations

Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 25–50 lbs

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for up to 8 hours per shift

Ability to work in crowded and confined kitchen spaces

Ability to maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company grooming and safety standards

Compensation

Line Cook positions start at $20.00 per hour

Compensation for other kitchen roles may vary based on position and experience

Fieldwork Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.