Kitchen Associates

Fieldwork Brewing Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldwork Brewing Company in San Francisco is seeking a Kitchen Associate to join the Mission Rock Grand Opening team. This role supports prep and line work across stations, in a fast-paced kitchen, with opportunities to grow into supervisory roles as we scale the taproom.

We value teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, including nights and weekends. This is a founding-team role for a new location with competitive hourly pay and tips via a pooled system.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain before first shift.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items according to kitchen standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Execute line cook responsibilities during service as needed.
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and maintain kitchen stations, equipment, and floors.
• Receive, unload, and organize deliveries.
• Take out trash and maintain overall cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Support team members across stations to ensure smooth operations.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Lifting 25–50 lbs

Job description

Company: Fieldwork Brewing Company
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $20.00–$23.00/hour + additional tip income through a pooled tip system (varies by shift and business volume)

About Fieldwork Brewing Company

Founded in Berkeley, California in 2015, Fieldwork Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery known for exceptional, honest beer making and an ever-changing lineup of fresh releases. Over the past decade, Fieldwork has grown across Northern California, building community-driven taprooms that pair award-winning beer with thoughtful hospitality.

Our Mission Rock Taproom is Fieldwork’s newest San Francisco location, situated in the heart of Mission Rock; one of the city’s most exciting new waterfront neighborhoods. The taproom will feature a full kitchen alongside an ever-rotating taplist of fresh beer. We’re building our team from the ground up and looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals to help deliver a high-quality guest experience from day one.

Join The Grand Opening Team!

This is a rare opportunity to be part of something new. As a founding team member of the Mission Rock Taproom, you will help shape the kitchen culture, standards, and guest experience of Fieldwork’s newest San Francisco location. Team members who join ahead of opening will participate in the Fieldwork Mission Rock Grand Opening and carry the tenure and institutional knowledge that comes with building something from scratch.

We are also committed to growing our team from within. As the taproom establishes itself, we will identify Kitchen Associates who demonstrate leadership and reliability for Shift Manager roles.

Position Overview

The Kitchen Associate role is a key part of our kitchen operations. This position supports both
prep and line execution across all stations — including Dishwasher/Sanitation, Prep, Pantry, and Line — while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace. Success in this role omes from attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items according to kitchen standards
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation
• Execute line cook responsibilities during service as needed
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and maintain kitchen stations, equipment, and floors
• Receive, unload, and organize deliveries
• Take out trash and maintain overall cleanliness of the kitchen
• Support team members across stations to ensure smooth operations
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience preferred (restaurant, brewery, or similar environment)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
• Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain prior to first shift)
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Grand Opening availability strongly preferred

What We’re Looking For

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in producing high-quality food and supporting your team? Do you show up ready to work, contribute, and improve every shift? Are you already familiar with and a fan of Fieldwork?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Fieldwork Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.