Jobs

Line Cook
Downtown Cafe applicants, please contact our Head Chef Nick Lorang to apply: nick@ancoracoffee.com
Shorewood Hills Cafe applicants, please contact our Head Chef Nicholas Sonberger to apply: nicholas@ancoracoffee.com
Maple Bluff Cafe applicants, please contact our Head Chef Adam Beehler to apply: adam@ancoracoffee.com

Line & Prep Cook Job Description:

We are looking for cooks that like to be involved with all facets of the kitchen. At Ancora, we are a small team. Our cooks work the line, prep food, help create specials, and work closely with all team members to make sure our fast paced café is operating safely and smoothly. Everyone shares duties, including dishes. Strong communication and respect for all team members and customers is required. Covid vaccination or medical/religious exemption form required for all employees.

We are a well established, women-owned and operated, Madison café that expanded our operations in 2017 to include a full service kitchen. We specialize in all things brunch and are open 7 days per week. We take great pride in our business and the relationships we have built with our customers and staff over the years. Our customers have come to expect speedy, consistent, and delicious product from us, and that is what we always aim to deliver. Our staff is a tight knit family, who treats each other with respect and kindness. We have NO tolerance for bullying or any form of abuse.

** Normal business hours are 6:30a-3pm. Please do not apply for this job if you are not able to show up for morning shifts. (Cooks usually report between 6-8am depending on the shift being worked). **

Basic Responsibilities:

• Memorize all menu offerings and know how to properly execute each dish including packaging/plating in a timely manner
• Monitor product freshness, date mark all prepped items, and rotate out old product based.
• Ensure that the kitchen, prep areas and food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
• Prepping food and completing cleaning/maintenance checklist between orders

Required Skills:

• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours a day
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• 1 year previous cooking experience preferred
• High level of professionalism and respect for teammates and customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Cleanliness and proper knowledge of food safety is key
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills

Job Types Available: Full-time (30-40hrs), Part-time (15-29hrs)

Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 /hour including participation in tip pool

Additional Compensation:

• Health & Dental insurance available to anyone who works 30+hrs per week
• Free meal + drinks during shift
• 50% all food and drink when not on shift
• Free 1/2lb of beans per week
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a timely and sanitary manner
• Follow recipes and plate according to guidelines
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely
• Clean dishes and keep dish pit area clean and organized
• Clean and maintain line station
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all food codes and guidelines

Schedule:

• One weekend day required
• 5 days per week - 40 hrs max

Barista & Supervisors
Downtown Cafe applicants, please contact our GM Stephen Bishop to apply: stephen@ancoracoffee.com
Shorewood Hills Cafe applicants, please contact our GM Graham Nash to apply: graham@ancoracoffee.com
Maple Bluff Cafe applicants, please contact our GM Allie D'Amato to apply: allie@ancoracoffee.com

Barista Job Description:

Are you an efficient, hard-working, service industry hustler?
We’re looking for a few friendly people to join our team!

We are a well established, women-owned and operated, Madison café that expanded our operations in 2017 to include a full service kitchen. We specialize in all things brunch and are open 7 days per week. We take great pride in our business and the relationships we have built with our customers and staff over the years. Our customers have come to expect speedy, consistent, and delicious products from us, and that is what we always aim to deliver. Our staff is a tight knit family, who treats each other with respect and kindness. We have NO tolerance for bullying or any form of abuse. Covid vaccination or medical/religious exemption form required for all employees.

Food service experience is required. Barista experience is preferred!

Responsibilities include:

• Ringing up food and drinks quickly and correctly
• Running food + bussing tables
• Brewing coffee + teas
• Prepping other beverages
• Providing “above and beyond” customer service
• Washing dishes + general cleaning tasks
• If you're awesome and well experienced at all of the above and looking for an added challenge and responsibilities, we'd love to discuss a barista supervisor role with you!

Barista Compensation: $17-21 including tips)

Supervisor Compensation : $18-22 including tips

Full time (30-40 hours) and part time (15-30 hours) positions available.

• Health & Dental insurance available to anyone who works 30+hrs per week
• 50% of meals + drinks during shift
• 50% all food and drink when not on shift
• Free 1/2lb of beans per week
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule