The Glass Jar

Barista & Sandwich Maker - The Picnic Basket

Part-time

The Picnic Basket is our cafe located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.  We are fast paced, and dedicated to simple, delicious food and treats, sourced from local farmers, foragers and food artisans. Our mission is to bring amazing locally sourced food to the public and deliver excellent customer service.

As a Barista and Sandwich Maker you will provide excellent customer service by working the register, making tea and coffee drinks, making breakfast items, salads and sandwiches.  You will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the shop and having a comprehensive understanding of our menu items.

Qualifications:

• Some experience in customer service or food production in a high volume location is preferable but we can train the right person
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and multi-task
• Desire to learn more about locally sourced food and sustainable business
• Available for at least 20 hours a week
• Able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Shift Meals
• Sick Pay

Bartender - Snap Taco

Part-time

Every great taco spot needs an excellent bartender-- are you that person? 

Snap Taco is our always festive taco spot bringing quick and tasty eats and drinks to the people in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. Oh Snap! We're inspired by flavors found on planet earth, turning fresh, local and sustainable ingredients into new school tacos and bowls. Great for a quick bite, a gathering with friends or the whole family. 

Our mantra: Eat Tacos, Be Happy.

We operate a full bar program with clever cocktails and other inventive beverages for all ages. We aim to be fast, but we are not fast food. We're focused on making the experience fun and welcoming for everyone.

Bartender candidates should be experienced and familiar with craft cocktails, and should share our passion for the producers, farmers and sustainable efforts that are at the core of our food and beverage program. Candidates must be excited to learn and to share with our staff and our guests. 

Qualifications:

• Experience in a high volume establishment
• Experience tending bar
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and succeed in a fast paced environment
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively about locally sourced foods, beer, wine and spirits
• Ability to execute the highest quality service
• Flexible, and able to work nights, weekends and holidays

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Shift Meals
• Sick Pay

At Snap Taco, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Snap Taco believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Counter & Kitchen - Snap Taco

Part-time

Snap Taco is our festive taco spot located in Downtown Santa Cruz, bringing quick and tasty eats and drinks to the people. We're inspired by flavors found on planet earth, turning fresh, local and sustainable ingredients into new school tacos. Oh Snap! Great for a quick bite, a gathering with friends or the whole family.

We operate a full bar program with clever cocktails and other inventive beverages for all ages. We aim to be fast, but we are not fast food. We're focused on making the experience fun and welcoming for everyone.

Our mantra: Eat tacos, be happy.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a high volume establishment ($2000+ sales/shift)
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and succeed in a fast paced environment
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively about locally sourced foods, beer and wine
• Ability to execute the highest quality service
• Flexible, and able to work nights, weekends and holidays

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Shift Meals
• Sick Pay

Ice Cream Maker/ Pastry Assistant - The Penny Ice Creamery

Part-time

The Penny Ice Creamery is the only Ice Cream Shop in Santa Cruz that makes ice cream totally from scratch using local and organic ingredients.  We create unique, seasonal ice cream flavors made with local and organic ingredients.

This position is responsible for preparing all of the ingredients that go into our ice cream, and eventually spinning and pasteurizing the ice cream. This includes cracking eggs, making syrups, jams, preparing fruit and vegetables. Once you have shown your prep abilities then we will be able to train you to spin ice cream using our Emery Thompson Spinner (made in this USA!). One you master this, then we would be able to train you to pasteurize and help you get your pasteurization license. Anyone with a current pasteurization license is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Preferably at least one year experience with food prep or line work, but we will train the right person
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, multi-task, prioritize and communicate effectively
• Desire to learn more about locally sourced food and sustainable business
• Available for at least 20 hours a week (working hours are typically Tuesday - Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly (making ice cream is a lot of heavy lifting)

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Sick Pay

At The Glass Jar, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Manager - The Glass Jar Inc.

Full-time

Despite these trying and uncertain times, where many companies are downsizing to ride out the wave, The Glass Jar Inc. is looking for another incredible manager to join our team. The Glass Jar was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 with a focus on the nexus of locally sourced food and community.  We operate The Penny Ice Creamery, The Picnic Basket and Snap Taco.

We are a company that is nimble and committed to continually growing our businesses to offer the latest and greatest product and experience to our guests. Our company builds on a strong foundation of thoroughly researched & developed business plans and operational systems which allows us room to consistently reflect and explore how to improve and optimize. 

We are eager to find a hands-on, dynamic manager who is a passionate leader and thinker capable of independently operating their own location. The manager we are looking for directs their team in defining, managing and coordinating as well as setting the standard for all sales and operations; the Manager facilitates all operations for their location through agreed and defined strategic goals and objectives.

This hands-on dynamic position requires:

• Ability to work 40+ hours a week consistently. (Available to work late nights, weekends and holidays)
• Demonstrates success and desire to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment.
• Juggling multiple tasks while being detail oriented.
• Supervisor experience in a food service establishment.
• Interest in managing shops that strive to be a nexus for community and local, sustainable food.
• Interest or current participation in the local food movement.

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Meals

Pastry Chef - The Penny Ice Creamery

Full-time

The Penny Ice Creamery is the only ice cream shop in Santa Cruz making small batches of delicious ice cream completely from scratch in house. The flavors change with the seasons, and feature locally farmed and organic ingredients. The Penny Ice Creamery serves kids, friends, and families in Downtown Santa Cruz.

The Pastry Chef for The Penny Ice Creamery oversees the creation of amazing ice cream, frozen confections and a variety of sweets from scratch while overseeing all kitchen operations and managing kitchen staff. They collaborate with owner Kendra Baker on menu, recipe development and execution of ice cream and confections. 

Do you have the following skills?

Leadership

Organization

Planning

Teamwork

Coaching

Performance Management

Fiscal Responsibility

If so, then you may be the person we are looking for. 

Specific duties include: 

Production Duties:

- Become a licensed Pasteurizer

- Produce fresh and delicious ice cream, sorbet, baked goods and confections (including: wide array of confections for each flavor, specials and toppings, including homemade chocolate and caramel sauces, cookies, balsamic reduction, fruit syrups, lemon curd, fruit compotes, meringue, homemade marshmallows, etc.) each day to ensure the completion of all production for The Penny. 

- Maintain inventory and ordering systems to produce what's needed each day.

- Oversee ordering of all ingredients needed for production, utilizing ingredients from local farms and artisans with organic and sustainable principles.

- Maintain, improve and develop kitchen systems.

- Ongoing cost of goods analysis.

- Detailed recipe and systems documentation.

- Communicate relevant information to front of the house in an effective and friendly manner.

- Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines with care.

- Keep kitchen areas inviting, clean, and organized. 

Management of Employees:

- Assist in determining labor needs and the scheduling for The Penny Kitchen.

- Ongoing labor cost analysis.

- Assist in interviewing and hiring employees and interns to execute the kitchen operations.

- Development of training systems and implementation.

- Ability to manage support staff's time effectively

- Ability to effectively lead a team while maintaining production of the inventory for The Penny Ice Creamery. 

General Management Duties: 

- Represent the business including: Know, understand, and be able to communicate in an approachable and accessible manner all aspects of the business; understand aesthetics and company philosophy; and maintain a professional presence.  

- Support all operations including: Trouble shooting problems with customers, logistics, and infrastructure; assist with special events both within and away (conventions, etc.) from the shop.

- Systems including: refining and improving systems on an ongoing basis, developing new systems as needed. Creating and maintaining system documentation.

- Update job knowledge particularly as related to the farming community by participating in educational opportunities; reading relevant publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional events and organizations.

- Bring new ideas, initiatives, projects, suggestions, and constructive criticisms to senior management.

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses

Scooper - The Penny Ice Creamery

Part-time

The Penny Ice Creamery is the only Ice Cream Shop in Santa Cruz that makes ice cream totally from scratch using local and organic ingredients.  As a Scooper, you will provide excellent customer service by scooping ice cream, making specials like sundaes and shakes, making tea and espresso drinks, and maintaining the shop.

Qualifications: 

• Must have availability on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week.
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience in food service, although we will train the right person.

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Constant Opportunities for Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees
• Company Outings & Gatherings
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses

At The Glass Jar, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.