Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

Employment Opportunities at Three Stone Hearth

About Three Stone Hearth

Three Stone Hearth was founded in 2006 and is a Berkeley‑based worker‑owner cooperative that produces, packages and sells a weekly menu of healthy, nutrient‑dense, home‑style prepared foods for sale online (for pick‑up or delivery), in our Brick & Mortar store, at farmers markets and via bulk sales.

Working at Three Stone Hearth offers engagement in meaningful work, skill development and personal growth in a demanding and rewarding environment. Our goal is to build a successful, sustainable business and cultivate a thriving community within our walls.

About the Workplace

We are committed to creating a self‑directed and self‑managing workplace that continually evolves. In 2013 we adopted Holacracy as our governance structure to decentralize authority, raise transparency, and encourage full participation. These positions are suitable for people who thrive in a progressive workplace, value personal and professional development, and may be interested in a path to worker‑ownership.

COVID Details

Mask usage within our building is now optional. A company COVID protocol remains in place and all workers must agree to and follow it.

Available Positions

The Human Resources Generalist energizes our HR circle and manages daily HR functions. In collaboration with circle leads and HR staff, the role develops, improves, and maintains procedures, protocols, and documentation for all HR needs, including hiring, role descriptions, benefits administration, payroll backup support, onboarding, exit processes, safety programs, feedback processes, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide end‑to‑end hiring support: formulate role descriptions, post openings, source applicants, coordinate interviews, schedule tryouts, make offers, and coordinate wage offers with Finance.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding: complete new‑hire orientation, manage paperwork, maintain personnel files, and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate staff reviews: support Lead Links to ensure 6‑week and other company reviews are completed timely.
• Serve as backup Company Payroll Processor and understand payroll processes.
• Administer employee benefits and contracts: track eligibility, onboard newly eligible employees, manage worker’s compensation, health, life, and auto policies, handle COBRA and other legal notifications, and review insurance invoices.
• Maintain and update the company employee handbook; stay current on labor‐law changes and communicate policies to staff.
• Support employee relations and conflict resolution: provide training on basic conflict resolution, facilitate mediation, advise on investigations, and document outcomes.
• Coordinate safety functions: collaborate on safety procedures, audit safety protocols, maintain the IIPP and Emergency Action Plan, record OSHA documentation, organize CPR/First Aid training, plan emergency drills.
• Maintain COVID‑19 protocol: update regulations, manage employee reports, provide testing guidance, and submit required reports.
• Handle ongoing administrative tasks: attend staff meetings, maintain Google calendar, manage Google Workspace employee emails and groups, and perform additional duties as needed.

• Two years as a Human Resource generalist or HR administrator.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of administrative experience.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality regarding HR matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills to develop workflows and keep recurring systems.
• Strong computer skills with Google Workspace and email; quick learner of new systems.
• Time‑management ability to work on multiple projects and reprioritize as needed.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and negotiation skills; direct, articulate, friendly tone in emails and conversations.

• Enthusiasm for sustainability, community, and health values.
• Capacity to thrive in a cooperative organization with shared leadership.
• Team player who builds and maintains good…