What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Prep - Midshift position at Mothership Coffee?
- Are you always the one catching errors no one else sees?
- Do you crave a quiet, structured environment with clear expectations
- Do inconsistent instructions or last-minute changes make your work harder?
- Are you driven to do things the right way—even if no one’s watching?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
About Us
If you’re looking for a run-of-the-mill job, please stop reading. We are not just another coffee brand with an addictive ambiance, trendy lattes, and a thin veneer of culture and community.
We ARE a culture-centered community that is focused on the people within and the people we serve. Kindness leads our decisions, service, and operations. As a socially equitable company, we value initiative, self-reliance, cooperation, integrity, and putting our best selves forward daily.
At our core, we appreciate each other, support one another, and love each other. We believe in doing things well—and doing them with purpose.
About You
You’re a systems thinker. You feel calm when expectations are clear, the kitchen is clean, and the checklist is your roadmap. You take pride in accuracy and consistency.
You may not seek the spotlight, but your work speaks for itself. You’re looking for a workplace where standards matter, where your reliability and process-mindedness are valued, and where you can learn and grow with a supportive team.
The Role
This Food Prep role is ideal for someone who thrives in a focused environment where precision, quiet productivity, and attention to detail are appreciated.
You'll work directly with the Commissary Manager to prepare scratch-made food items to recipe and yield specs. You’ll be given the time and tools to do your work right, every time.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow recipe and yield guides precisely
- Maintain thorough station prep systems and daily checklists
- Inspect and organize prep stations before and after each shift
- Accurately rotate stock and manage FIFO practices
- Clean, sanitize, and restock prep areas methodically
- Track and log inventory as directed
- Comply strictly with all food safety and sanitation regulations
- Support cross-team workflows without deviation from standard procedures
- Collaborate respectfully with your team to ensure quality and consistency
Your Schedule
We’re looking for candidates with morning availability (8AM to 4PM) and consistent weekend commitment- Tuesday to Saturday.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Comfortable working on your feet in a production environment
- Available to work weekends or holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- $16/hour starting wage
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for Full- time employees
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for growth within a stable, systems-driven kitchen
Note:
This role is not for someone who wants to "wing it" or work in high-pace chaos. If your best days involve clean systems, quiet focus, and clear direction—you may just be exactly who we’re looking for.
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