Team Member - Kitchen Prep

Kamari LLC; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamari Coffee is seeking a Team Member, Kitchen Prep, in San Leandro, CA. You will manage drip coffee service, prep house-made syrups and foams, and support event and cafe operations with prep and packaging.

The role requires basic food safety knowledge, a high school diploma or GED, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced cafe environment. Join a team focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in kitchen, food prep, or as a barista is preferred.
• Basic food safety knowledge and Food Handler certification desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced cafe environment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Brew and maintain drip coffee batches to company standards and ensure freshness throughout the day.
• Prepare drink items to recipe specifications, including flavor variations; batch and prep syrups and foams.
• Prepare and package drinks and syrups for events and cafe service; assist with restocking during peak times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, labels, dating, and storage containers; follow safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Team Member, Kitchen Prep, you'll keep the engine room of Kamari Coffee running — primarily managing drip coffeeservice and preparing the cold foams and house-made syrups that go into our drinks, both in the cafe and at events. Workingbehind the scenes, you'll batch-brew and maintain drip coffee, prep and portion foams and syrups to recipe, and make surethe bar and event teams always have what they need, prepped fresh and ready to go.

Key Responsibilities

Drip Coffee Service

• • Brew and maintain drip coffee batches to company standards throughout the day
• • Monitor freshness and brew times; rotate and discard coffee per standards
• • Clean and maintain drip brewers, airpots, and dispensers
• • Restock drip coffee stations with cups, lids, sleeves, and condiments

Drink Prep

• • Prepare drink items to recipe specifications, including flavor variations
• • Batch and prepare house-made syrups and flavorings following standardized recipes
• • Measure, label, date, and store prepped syrups and foams per food safety guidelines
• • Monitor shelf life and rotate stock (first in, first out) for all prepped items
• • Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, tools, and storage containers

Event & Cafe Support

• • Prepare and package drip coffee, cold foams, and syrups for events and off-site service
• • Coordinate with event teams to ensure adequate prepped supply during peak times
• • Transport prepped items to event venues as needed
• • Assist with general kitchen and prep area organization and restocking

General

• • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• • Label and date all prepped items accurately
• • Maintain a clean and organized prep area at all times
• • Remain composed and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED
• • Prior kitchen, food prep, or barista experience preferred
• • Basic food safety knowledge; Food Handler certification
• • Strong attention to detail and consistency in following recipes and measurements
• • Ability to work efficiently and independently
• • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• • Reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• • Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs.
• • Ability to push up to 50–100 lbs.
• • Ability to stand for extended periods during prep shifts
• • Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to manage prep, storage, and supplies