About Us We are a growing premium food startup specializing in thick, triple-strained yogurt with a dense, gelato-like texture, paired with Korean and Asian-inspired flavor profiles. Every cup is crafted with care, honoring Korean culinary heritage while bringing innovative, fresh dessert concepts to the Bay Area. About the Role We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our small team in San Mateo. You will work directly with the founder to prep ingredients, mix signature recipes, and assemble high-quality batches for pop-ups, pre-orders, and catering events. This role offers substantial room for growth—for the right person, this position can quickly transition into a Production Lead/Manager with expanded operational ownership. No commercial kitchen experience required. A strong work ethic, high standards of cleanliness, and a desire to learn are the most important qualifications.

What You'll Do Ingredient Prep:

Wash, peel, chop, and prepare fresh ingredients according to standard recipes.

Batch Mixing & Assembly:

Accurately measure, blend, and strain yogurt bases and flavor infusions.

Portioning & Packaging:

Scoop, layer, and garnish cups with precise visual presentation.

Sanitation & Dishwashing:

Operate the commercial dishwasher, sanitize equipment, and maintain a spotless prep station.

Inventory Support:

Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining organized cold and dry storage. What We're Looking For High attention to detail and pride in clean, organized prep work. Dependable, punctual, and communicative. Ability to work comfortably on your feet for 4-6 hour shifts and lift up to 50 lbs. Receptive to feedback and comfortable asking questions. Nice-to-Haves Prior experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, cafe, or food prep environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here Direct Mentorship:

Learn the ins and outs of batch production, recipe scaling, and building a food brand from scratch.

Low-Chaos Environment:

Independent, steady-paced prep shifts rather than chaotic line cooking.

Growth Potential:

Opportunity to take on increased responsibility, operational management, and leadership as production scales.

Product Perks:

Plenty of fresh yogurt to take home. How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note about why you'd like to join the team to diana@yogurtfreak.com with the subject line 'Production Assistant Application - [Your Name]'.