Brewer

Brewer This role is responsible for batch tea production, operating commercial equipment, and maintaining strict quality and sanitation standards to deliver consistent, high-quality beverage bases. Experience needed. What's in it for you? Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including: Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans Holiday Pay Teladoc (online care) Referral Bonus Incentive Weekly Pay 401k And More! Brewer Details: Temp-to-Hire position $ 20.00 to $ 21.00 / hour Full Time work available First Shift (Monday through Friday from 12:30pm to 08:00pm) Brewing & Production: Prepare tea base recipes strictly following precise temperature, steeping time, ratio, and water volume specifications. Equipment Operation: Operate commercial brewing urns, espresso/steam wands, kettles, filtration systems, and packaging or kegging equipment. Quality Assurance: Conduct taste, aroma, temperature, and visual checks on each batch to ensure taste profile and appearance meet company standards. Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean workspace; wash, sanitize, and deep-clean brewing vessels, dispensers, lines, and tools in accordance with health code regulations. Inventory & Prep: Monitor raw ingredient levels (tea leaves, syrups, sweeteners, boba, milk alternatives), restock brewing stations, and report low stock to supervisors. Workplace Safety: Handle boiling water, steam equipment, and heavy containers safely using proper PPE and lifting protocols. Brewer Qualifications: Experience: 1+ years in a commercial kitchen, cafe, beverage production, or food service environment. Quality Control: Strong sensory skills for assessing taste, aroma, temperature, and visual appearance of beverage batches. Precision & Detail: Ability to follow strict recipes, measurement ratios, steep times, and health/sanitation protocols. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and safely handle boiling liquids and steam equipment using proper PPE. High level of accuracy, organization and time management skills Ability to work as a team player Ability to wear many hats Applicant may be subject to a background check Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment *A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.