Summary
Purple Tree Cafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bakery and coffee shop that provides meaningful, community-based employment opportunities and job readiness training to people with disabilities in Davis and Sacramento. We sell vegan baked goods and organic drinks at the Davis Farmers Market and other community events in Davis. We also operate a brick-and-mortar coffee shop at the UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento and offer limited catering services.
Every Purple Tree employee gains paid work experience as a baker, cashier, and server in a supportive, inclusive environment. We also offer job readiness workshops and one-on-one coaching to interested employees off-the-clock. Our goal is to provide employees with the workplace skills, confidence, and practical tools necessary to succeed in the competitive labor market following their employment at Purple Tree.The Barista & Shift Lead is a key member of our team supporting people with disabilities working at our coffee shop at the UC Davis MIND Institute (2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817) on weekdays.
Compensation
$20.00/hour
Business Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays, 7:00am-3:00pm
Responsibilities
- Setup and cleanup all daily cafe operations
- Train, mentor, and supervise people with disabilities working at the cafe
- Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, and other drinks with employee support
- Maintain strict compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Complete evaluations for employees and volunteers every six months
- Maintain positive relationships with UCD Health employees, patients, and visitors
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or management experience
- Experience working with or supervising people with disabilities
- Experience working for a nonprofit organization
To learn more or apply for this position, please review the full job description on our website at www.PurpleTreeCafe.org/AboutUs
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you able to work in Sacramento consistently?
- Do you have any experience working with people with disabilities? (This isn't required, but it's a preferred qualification.)
Work Location: In person
