Custodian (Part Time)

Job Description

Job Description

When childhood friends Holly and Shawn stepped away from their corporate careers and started Rook Coffee in 2010, they wanted to make people feel special. Since the beginning, in a 300-square-foot shack, Rook has focused on offering specialty coffees that inspire genuine, human connections.  

Rook Coffee is currently seeking energetic and hard-working individuals to continue to make those connections. If you’re nice, likable, approachable, a team player, proactive, patient, sociable, positive, reliable, and honest, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Our Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall upkeep of Rook Coffee’s production facility. This part-time, on-site role plays a direct part in keeping our operation safe, compliant, and running smoothly. A clean and well-maintained facility reflects our commitment to quality at every level of the business.

The Custodian’s responsibilities and job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility, including production, storage, and common areas.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, and office spaces on a regular schedule.

• Empty trash and recycling bins and manage waste disposal in accordance with facility procedures.

• Wipe down surfaces, equipment exteriors, and fixtures.

• Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, and other consumables as needed.

• Report maintenance issues or safety concerns to the appropriate team member promptly.

• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards applicable to a production environment.

• Support scheduled deep cleaning tasks and assist with special cleaning projects as needed.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times.

• Creating and maintaining a welcoming and safe work environment for customers and team members.

• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to a clean, safe workplace.

• Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred.

• The ability and willingness to work varying shifts, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• The ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 40 lbs.

• The ability to remain organized and efficient in an active production environment.

• The ability to stand for an extended period.

• The ability to function as part of a cohesive team.

• Reliable, punctual, and thorough with strong attention to detail.

Rook Coffee Roasters provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rook Coffee Roasters complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Rook Coffee Roasters expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rook Coffee Roasters’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.