Roastery Production Assistant Casa Libre - Costa Mesa Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food production Spanish Received goods storage Maintaining an organized workspace Food service health code compliance Stock rotation management Manufacturing facilities cleaning Packing Labeling Retail shipping operations Order preparation Moving English Order shipping Manual packaging Order fulfillment receiving Food safety sanitizing procedures Physical inventory counts for inventory management Warehouse cleanliness Bag packaging Stock receiving Packaging (food) Packaging assembly Packaging equipment Entry level Full Job Description For the one who takes pride in the details, moves with purpose, and keeps the roastery running Move like a jaguar. If those words feel like they were written for you, you may be the Roastery Production Assistant we're searching for. We are a respected, world-class Mexican grocery brand entering a new era of café culture, specialty coffee, fresh-roasted beans, and hospitality rooted in warmth, heritage, and pride. As we expand our roasting program and launch multiple new cafés over the next two years, we need someone who can step into the roastery on day one—hands on, fully present, and fully committed to supporting the systems and people that keep our coffee moving from roastery to café. This role is the backbone of the roastery. You won't be roasting coffee, but you'll play a critical role in making sure every bag is packaged with care, every order is accurate, inventory is organized, and production runs smoothly. As we grow, you'll help build the systems and standards that support a world-class coffee program.

WHO YOU ARE A

dependable, hard-working team member who enjoys hands-on production work. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Organized, efficient, and able to follow systems and procedures consistently. Able to lift and move coffee bags and production materials safely. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Someone who takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and doing things the right way. A team player who is willing to jump in wherever needed and support the roastery and café teams. Someone who treats the team like family and the brand like your own.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Packaging & Order Fulfillment Accurately weigh, seal, label, and pack coffee bags for retail, wholesale, and café use. Prepare and organize orders for delivery and distribution. Double-check labels, batch information, and packaging quality before orders leave the roastery. Maintain packaging inventory and communicate when supplies need to be reordered. Production Support Assist the roasting team with day-to-day production tasks. Move roasted coffee safely to packaging and storage areas. Organize green and roasted coffee storage areas to maintain efficiency and traceability. Support production flow so the roastery stays on schedule. Inventory & Organization Help count and track coffee, packaging materials, and production supplies. Receive, organize, and store incoming deliveries. Keep storage areas clean, labeled, and easy to navigate. Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation. Roastery Operations Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment. Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards at all times. Clean packaging equipment, workstations, and production areas daily. Help prepare the roastery for each day's production. Team & Culture Support the roasting team, café teams, and leadership with a positive, can-do attitude. Communicate clearly about production needs, low inventory, or operational issues. Participate in team meetings and ongoing training. Help create a culture of accountability, respect, and genuine care. Be someone your teammates can rely on every single day. Growth & Development Learn the complete coffee production process from receiving green coffee to final packaging. Develop skills in inventory management, fulfillment, and production operations. Support the growth of the roastery as new cafés and wholesale accounts are added. Grow with the company and take on additional responsibilities as the operation expands.

WHO THRIVES HERE

Someone who enjoys working with their hands and staying active throughout the day. Someone who understands that the guest experience begins long before coffee reaches the café. Someone who believes excellence is found in the details, even when no one is watching. Someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and consistency. Someone who carries the spirit of the jaguar—steady, focused, dependable, and always ready to support the team.