Prep Cook — Vibrant Coffee Café Team

Equator Coffees; Orinda (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee discount

401K with company match

Job summary

Equator Coffees is hiring a Prep Cook for its Orinda cafe. The role supports daily kitchen operations, ensuring food prepared with consistency, quality, and care while upholding food safety and clean, organized spaces.

Ideal candidates have some food prep experience, can follow recipes precisely, and maintain a hospitable, team‑friendly attitude in a fast-paced cafe setting. 16+ years and Food Handler Card required.

Qualifications

• Some food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, take direction, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Sense of urgency and a hospitable attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must maintain a current state-issued Food Handler Card.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets and standardized recipes.
• Assemble dishes to spec, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Cut, peel, wash, and prepare produce.
• Follow proper knife safety procedures at all times.

Job description

Equator Coffees is hiring a Prep Cook for its Orinda cafe. The role supports daily kitchen operations, ensuring food prepared with consistency, quality, and care while upholding food safety and clean, organized spaces.

Ideal candidates have some food prep experience, can follow recipes precisely, and maintain a hospitable, team‑friendly attitude in a fast-paced cafe setting. 16+ years and Food Handler Card required.