Production Cook

Company description
Buunni Coffee, founded in 2012 by Sarina Prabasi and Elias Gurmu, is a specialty coffee company with roots in Ethiopia and New York. Known for its ethically sourced, high-quality coffee, Buunni has built a strong community presence through its two cafés in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods of New York City. The company emphasizes sustainability, fair trade practices, and the creation of welcoming spaces that bring people together over coffee.

Since 2022, Buunni Coffee has been growing its wholesale operations on the East Coast. Their ethos combines a passion for coffee with a commitment to social responsibility, which has been a key driver of their success in the region’s competitive coffee scene. In 2024, Buunni expanded its operations with the launch of The Roasting Room in the South Bronx, a state-of-the-art facility that increases the company’s capacity for wholesale and private label coffee, while providing employment and training opportunities to one of the most disadvantaged areas of New York.

Job description
Buunni Coffee is looking for a creative, reliable Café Cook to join our Haven Plaza team. We’re looking for someone who loves making fresh, flavorful food and can bring warmth, consistency, and creativity to a busy café.

You’ll prepare and help shape a seasonal café menu focused on breakfast, lunch, and snacks, including:

Breakfast dishes and grab-and-go items
Fresh sandwiches and salads
A rotating selection of soups and hearty stews
Seasonal specials and new menu ideas
We’re looking for someone who:

Has professional kitchen or café cooking experience
Can work independently and stay organized in a small kitchen
Understands food safety, prep, portioning, and waste control
Is creative and excited about seasonal, approachable food
Is dependable, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +