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We are hiring! Please read for more details.

We are hiring! Please read for more details.

Ever considered working for 44 North Coffee or interested to learn more?  We are currently hiring for both year-round and seasonal positions in our cafes and production space. Previous coffee experience not required.  See details below.

Please email Melissa and Megan at coffee@44northcoffee.com with an introduction and resume, and desired role.  We hope to hear from you!

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Position -- Production Team Member 

[start date end of March 2023, year-round, looking to hire immediately]

This is a position of strength in multitudes of areas - communication with the coffee roasters, production manager, and fellow members on the production team - daily / weekly organization of order flow with special importance pointed towards the ability to execute and pack with accuracy on a deadline - willingness to shuttle coffee to Deer Isle cafe and post office  - attention to detail and quality as well as passion for the cause

Duties include:

  • Understanding the safety protocols and requirements when working nearby hot machines and within a food production space
  • Calculating blend volumes and ratios and cross checking with head roaster
  • Primary coffee bagger - weighing and bagging coffee with accuracy and proper protocol for packaging
  • Packing daily orders including: wholesale, web, both cafes, individual customers and monthly coffee subscriptions
  • Writing all bags for orders: web, wholesale, Stonington cafe and subscriptions
  • Clear communication and coordination with Head Roaster / Production Manager and other production team members
  • Organization and assembly of shipping boxes for outgoing daily packages
  • Careful assembly of each box so coffee does not get damaged in transit
  • Cross checking and organization of wholesale box content in reference to the order board
  • Daily / weekly / monthly cleaning of production space at 56 Church
  • Bringing new ideas and concepts to the table as well as constructive suggestions
  • Participate in production cuppings
  • Back up assistance for entire production team to expedite the flow and accomplishment of daily needs and deadlines

Physical demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pound boxes of coffee and product
  • Ability to see, hear, taste, and speak within the workspace
  • Ability to stand most of the day and also squat, turn, and bend with ease

Benefits:

  • 3 paid holidays – Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Years Day
  • Openness to unpaid vacation / personal development 
  • After 1 year of employment - paid vacation and sick days
  • Wholesale discounts on all coffee gear and equipment we stock
  • One pound of coffee free each week
  • Annual review of position and expectations

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Position -- Barista

[two start dates: end of March 2023 and May 2023, both year-round and seasonal, looking to hire immediately]

This is a position of strength in multitudes of areas - communication with your customers, fellow cafe team, and production team - preparation of delicious beverages with a pleasant customer service each and every time - assessment and communication / replenishment of cafe needs on a daily basis - attention to detail and quality as well as passion for the cause.

Duties include:

  • Understanding the safety protocols and requirements when working nearby hot water and coffee equipment
  • Organization and rotating knowledge of daily cafe offerings
  • Execution of preparing delicious beverages as per 44 North standard and training
  • Maintaining cafe stock and preparing beverages for the following day (ex: cold brew)
  • Custom bagging of coffee for customers
  • Communication of larger orders to roastery and providing a ‘ready by’ time to customer
  • Thorough understanding of point of sales system / Square
  • Accurate cash handling and record keeping
  • Stock assessment and replenishment of retail coffee beans for our cafes / resale coffee brewing equipment / 44 north gear and products
  • Answering the cafe phone line and directing calls to appropriate team members
  • Keeping the workplace clean and organized 
  • Participation in the daily cleaning checklist and open-close protocols 
  • Communicate to Melissa and Megan if a customer has an issue, suggestion, or complaint
  • Professionalism when dealing with customers, especially difficult ones
  • Bringing new ideas and concepts to the table as well as constructive suggestions to better educate our team and our customers

Physical demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of coffee onto mixing stool and lower back to floor
  • Ability to see, hear, taste, and speak
  • Ability to stand most of the day and also squat, turn, and bend with ease

Benefits:

  • 3 paid holidays – Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Years Day
  • Openness to unpaid vacation / personal development 
  • After 1 year of employment - paid vacation and sick days
  • Wholesale discounts on all coffee gear and equipment we stock
  • One pound of coffee free each week
  • Annual review of position and expectations

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