Company description

About Think Coffee

Think Coffee is an independently owned coffee company with cafés across New York City, along with our own roastery and bakery in Brooklyn. Since 2006, we have focused on sourcing high-quality coffee through long-term partnerships with producers, while building a business rooted in sustainability, transparency, and community.

Our food program is an essential part of what we do. From fresh-baked pastries to thoughtfully prepared café items, we are committed to quality, consistency, and care in everything we serve. Our commissary kitchen plays a central role in supporting all locations and upholding these standards.

At Think Coffee, we value craftsmanship, collaboration, and creating a welcoming environment for both our team and our guests.

Job description

Position Overview

The Kitchen Commissary Team Member is responsible for preparing high-quality food, breads, and pastries for Think Coffee locations. This is a hands-on, skilled role requiring experience in both savory cooking and baking. While not a leadership position, it carries a high level of responsibility, technical ability, and accountability for production, quality, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods for café service, following established recipes, production standards, and portioning guidelines.
• Produce breads and pastries, including mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing, with attention to consistency and quality.
• Execute daily production schedules to ensure timely preparation and delivery of commissary items to all locations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in accordance with food safety standards, including:

• • Proper food storage temperatures before, during, and after preparation
  • Accurate labeling and dating of all products
  • Adherence to FIFO practices
  • Prevention of cross-contamination and awareness of allergens
• Set up, maintain, and break down workstations, ensuring all ingredients are fresh, properly prepped, and stocked for production.
• Follow all recipes precisely, including measuring, weighing, and baking procedures to ensure consistency across all products.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, etc.) safely and effectively.
• Monitor inventory levels at the workstation and communicate needs or discrepancies to kitchen leadership.
• Support inventory management through proper storage, labeling, rotation, and minimizing waste.
• Check deliveries for quality and accuracy against invoices when needed.
• Maintain accurate production logs, including time and temperature records where required.
• Ensure all products meet Think Coffee standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Work efficiently and independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience required, with demonstrated skills in both cooking and baking.
• Experience with bread production and pastry techniques strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, including proper temperature control and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and production processes with precision and consistency.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Food Handler’s Card (or willingness to obtain).

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $16.50 - 20/hr

Application instructions

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Deadline

April 30, 2026