Barista and Sandwich Maker

Job Title

The Picnic Basket | Fresh, Local, Organic

Job Information

Industry: Hospitality

Date Opened: 08/31/2026

Job Type: Part time

Salary: $16.90-$17.90 per hour plus tips

Work Experience: 0-1 year

City: Santa Cruz

Country: United States

State/Province: California

Zip/Postal Code: 95060

Job Description

The Picnic Basket is a cafe that sources food from local farmers, foragers, and food artisans. We serve delicious salads, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, Verve coffee drinks, Penny Ice Creamery ice cream and more! Locally sourced food, sustainability and community are values that we are lucky enough to live out at work every day. As a Barista you would be creating a fun experience for our guests by making tea and coffee drinks, offering them tastes of delicious ice cream, and of course bringing food to their tables! As a Sandwich Maker you will learn how to make all of our breakfast and lunch items including seasonal salads and sandwiches. The Glass Jar which includes The Penny Ice Creamery and The Picnic Basket, was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 with a focus on made from scratch deliciousness, locally sourced ingredients and community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At The Glass Jar, Inc., 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, Inc. 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.

Requirements Include: Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work alone/ unsupervised. Must have availability during the week, weekends and holidays on a reliable basis. Must be available to work 20 hours a week on a reliable basis. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in food service, although we will train the right person

Benefits Perks Include: Tips (Approximate range of $6-$10 Per Hour) Opportunities for Advancement Competitive Compensation (starting at $16.90 per hour plus tips) Discounts & Partnerships at Select Local Businesses CalSavers Retirement Savings Program Company Outings & Events Employee Referral Program Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees Flexible Schedule Paid Hands On Training Staff meal and Coffee!