Location: Cocorico - 4611 Alabama Ave - Nashville 37209

Employment Type: Part-time

Availability: Saturday and Sunday 6 am - 9 am + 1 week day.

Pay: $15/hr + tips

Job Description: We are seeking a reliable, organized, and accountable Delivery Driver to join the Cocorico team. The ideal candidate takes pride in punctuality, professionalism, and consistency, while thriving in a fast-paced small business environment. This role is essential in ensuring our scratch-made French products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time to our wholesale partners throughout Nashville.

As a Delivery Driver, you will represent Cocorico outside of the bakery and play an important role in maintaining the trust and reliability our customers expect from us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely & Reliable Deliveries: Safely and efficiently complete daily delivery routes while maintaining strict punctuality and ensuring orders arrive on time every time.

• Order Accuracy & Accountability: Help pack and verify orders before departure and upon delivery to ensure products are complete, properly handled, and meet Cocorico quality standards. Take ownership of delivery responsibilities and communicate proactively if issues arise.

• Customer Service & Professionalism: Represent Cocorico professionally during deliveries by building positive relationships with customers and providing friendly, respectful service.

• Organization & Time Management: Manage delivery schedules efficiently, prioritize tasks independently, and adapt quickly to changing traffic or operational needs while staying calm and dependable under pressure.

• Vehicle & Product Care: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle while ensuring products are transported safely and securely.

• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with bakery and café teams regarding delivery timing, inventory concerns, or customer feedback, while supporting other operational tasks like light food preparation or dishes as needed. We all work as one team!

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Previous delivery, driving, food service, or hospitality experience preferred

• Strong accountability, reliability, and time management skills (early riser mindset recommended)

• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Comfortable using GPS/navigation apps and following delivery schedules

• Integrity and respect for one’s peers

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach throughout shifts

• Early morning and weekend availability may be required

Preferred Qualities:

• Appreciation for local food businesses and hospitality

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Attention to detail and care in handling high-quality products

• Dependable, proactive, and solution-oriented work ethic

Benefits:

-Paid vacation for full time employees after the first year.
-Free snack + coffee
-Free parking
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Wellness perk options
-Yearly stipend for work shoes

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Cocorico Kitchen inside Citizen Kitchens - 975 Main St - Nashville

Shift Hours: 2am-10am

Employment Type: Full-time available

Pay: Between $18 and $20/hr + tip pool

Job Description: We are seeking to expand our kitchen team with a full time employee to help meet the needs of our growing French bakery! The ideal candidate will be passionate about the local small business/food community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and be looking to grow along with the company. The morning baker will be assisting the kitchen lead/head baker in the daily production for Cocorico Cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

Food related responsibilities include:
-Scaling ingredients according to a recipe
-Mixing different types of dough
-Laminating, shaping bread & pastries
-Other production tasks related to our bakery menu
-Baking breads and pastries
-Packaging products for delivery and ensuring daily order quantities are accurate
-Communicate with other team members on- and off-site to make sure that production flows in an efficient manner and that all products meet company standards before being delivered
-Maintain health and safety requirements
-Keep a sanitary work environment
-Involved in other duties as needed

Qualifications:

-Excitement for French/European cuisine and a desire to learn new skills
-Previous baking experience required: mixing dough, baking, pastry lamination, etc.
-Works well independently and is self directed
-Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
-Excellent time management skills, prioritization of tasks and attention to detail
-The ability to work in a team and support one another
-A desire to collaborate and provide feedback with the team to raise quality standards and adapt processes as needed
-Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as well as bending, kneeling and reaching to perform various tasks.

Benefits:

-Paid vacation for full time employees after the first year
-Free lunch + coffee
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Yearly stipend for work shoes

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Cocorico Bakery & Cafe - 1600 Division St, #120

Store Hours: 7:30am-2:30pm

Employment Type: Part-time and Full-time available

Pay: $15/hr + tips

Job Description: We are seeking dedicated and customer-focused Cafe Team Member to join our company. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the local small business/food community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and be looking to grow along with the company. As a Bakery & Cafe Team Member, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable French experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, recommend products with wisdom, and provide friendly and efficient service. Ensure that all customer inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other Cocorico team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of food and beverages, including sandwiches, coffee, and other menu items, adhering to quality and presentation standards.
Processing Orders: Accurately handle transactions, process payments, and ensure that orders are communicated to the team.
Maintaining Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by regularly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and dining areas. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Menu Knowledge: Stay informed about our French menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and special promotions, in order to answer customer questions and make recommendations.
Involved in other related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

-Previous food service and/or barista experience preferred
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
-Adaptable to the changing pace of a food service environment
-Integrity and respect for one’s peers
-Ability to stand for extended periods.
-Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
-Bend, kneel, and reach to perform various tasks.

Benefits:

-Paid vacation for full time employees after the first year.
-Free lunch + coffee
-Free parking
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Wellness perk options
-Yearly stipend for work shoes

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Cocorico Kitchen inside Citizen Kitchens - 975 Main St - Nashville

Shift Hours: 6am-2pm

Employment Type: Full-time available

Pay: Starts at $23/hr

Job Description: We are seeking to expand our bakery production team with a full time employee to help meet the needs of our growing French bakery! The ideal candidate will be passionate about the local small business/food community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and be looking to grow along with the company. The bakery production manager will be win charge of the bakery production and production team for Cocorico Cuisine.

Key Roles:

- Manage team members and their schedule on a day to day basis as well as on a long term growth level.

- Plan the daily and weekly production at our commercial kitchen.

- Manage the inventory, ingredient ordering processes and oversee the limitation of waste.

- Refine current kitchen processes to help meet company profitability goals.

- Oversee quality, consistency and high standards for our products.

- Contribute to our company goals and culture by sharing your input, carrying Cocorico Cuisine core values in your work every day and providing consistent reporting to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

1. PEOPLE: Lead and manage the Cocorico kitchen team.

• In charge of the hiring and execution of Cocorico’s training processes for the team members.

• Schedule staff so that each shift has the optimal number of people to complete production

• Have scheduled meetings and evaluations with shift leads to ensure their progress with training new staff members, progress towards their personal goals/missions and communicating any issues that arise to the owner.

2. PRODUCTION: Plan and organize the production for the first and second shifts on a daily/weekly/seasonal basis. Plan production in advance to prepare for market season, catering needs and holiday seasons and communicating any upcoming changes to staff.

• The shift leads have a plan for the day and know what is expected of them for the day.

• All of the products needed each day are prepared, meet Cocorico standards and sent to the correct locations.

• When complications arise, communicating and working with the owner and/or shift leads to solve problems as a team and adapt the plan for the day as needed.

3. PROCESSES: Make sure our kitchen processes, packing processes and recipes are up to date at all times and we are using everyone’s knowledge and input to work smarter and not harder every day.

• Document changes, improvements and simplifications.

• Update recipe cards and processes on a monthly basis and as needed.

4. OPERATIONS: Manage the inventory and ordering processes to optimize production and minimize waste. Keep profitability at the forefront of one’s decisions to ensure that Cocorico has longevity and can invest back into its staff.

• Make sure the kitchen has all of the ingredients and supplies they need to get their work done

• Help source ingredients/packaging at the best possible price and quality

• Keep track of waste, generate reports on financial loss and develop goals for each quarter to reduce waste

5. QUALITY: Control the quality of the goods produced by the kitchen staff to ensure consistency and excellence.

• For every product, ensure that quality and standards are defined, documented and communicated to the team.

6. COMPANY CULTURE: Be a protagonist of our company's success, stay connected to other team members and contribute to the implementation of Cocorico’s values.

• Attend meetings as scheduled, which include but are not limited to weekly meetings with peers managers.

• Attend weekly meetings with the owner to discuss personal growth and progress towards missions.

• Participate in learning opportunities to drive professional and personal growth.

• Represent the company’s values in your day to day work activities and encourage their implementation among team members. Values include, but are not limited to, communication, team player attitude, accountability, care and ongoing learning.

Qualifications:

• Excitement for French/European cuisine and a desire to learn new skills, as well as a willingness to learn about French baking culture, trends and locally sourced ingredients available on the market.
  - At least three years of management experience in production management at a high volume commercial kitchen and a strong ability to lead a team and support each team member.

• At least one year of baking experience

• Strong organizational and time management skills with a detail oriented mindset to ensure the optimal work performance

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to suggest and implement new strategies to increase productivity

• Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty and positivity

• Ability to communicate and be transparent with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as well as bending, kneeling and reaching to perform various tasks.

Benefits:

- Paid Training

- 2 weeks PTO (accrued time)

- Opportunities for growth and development

- Free meal during shift

- Yearly stipend for kitchen shoes

- 25% Employee discount

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Based out of Cocorico Kitchen inside Citizen’s Kitchen, 975 Main St

Employment Type: Seasonal Part Time

Pay: $15/hr (starting hourly + pool tips)

Job Description: We are looking for a person interested in selling our French baked goods at a Farmers’ Market booth. If you enjoy creating community and bringing smiles to peoples faces this could be the job for YOU! This position is a great introduction to French cuisine, culture, and values. It’s ideal for energetic individuals looking for a seasonal part-time position with potential for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

-Transport and set up/tear down market equipment
-Serve customers, handle payments and represent Cocorico Cuisine at different Farmer’s Markets and events during the year.
-Be creative about product displays and leave customers with a great experience!
-Share input and collaborate with the team on potential new products to bring, inventory, etc.

Qualifications:

-Great organizational skills and capacity to perform duties under deadlines.
-Excellent time management, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
-Capacity to work in autonomy and in a fast-paced environment.
-Ability to stand for extended periods of time and must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to chest as well as standing for approximatively 5 hours at a time.
-Reliable transportation to/from your market.

Schedule:

This position is seasonal and hours will be limited until May. Market days will be: Thursday through Sunday.

Benefits:
-Free lunch + coffee
-Free parking
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Wellness perk options

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Cocorico Kitchen inside Citizen Kitchens - 975 Main St - Nashville

Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm

Employment Type: Full-time (35-40 hours a week)

Pay: Starts at 15/hr

Job Description: We are seeking to expand our kitchen team with full time employee to help meet the needs of our growing bakery! The ideal candidate will be passionate about the local small business/food community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and be looking to grow along with the company. The kitchen staff will be assisting the kitchen lead/head baker in the daily production for Cocorico Cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

Food related responsibilities include:
-Scaling ingredients according to a recipe
-Mixing different types of dough
-Laminating, shaping bread & pastries
-Other production tasks related to our bakery menu
-Baking breads, pastries and quiches
-Packaging products for delivery and ensuring daily order quantities are accurate
-Communicate with other team members on- and off-site to make sure that production flows in an efficient manner and that all products meet company standards before being delivered
-Maintain health and safety requirements
-Keep a sanitary work environment
-Involved in other duties as needed

Qualifications:

-Excitement for French/European cuisine and a desire to learn new skills
-Previous food service experience required, experience with mixing dough, baking and lamination is a plus but not mandatory
-Works well independently and is self directed
-Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
-Excellent time management skills, prioritization of tasks and attention to detail
-The ability to work in a team and support one another
-A desire to collaborate and provide feedback with the team to raise quality standards and adapt processes as needed
-Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as well as bending, kneeling and reaching to perform various tasks.

Benefits:

-Paid vacation for full time employees after the first year
-Free lunch + coffee
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Yearly stipend for work shoes

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Location: Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe - 1600 Division St #120

Store Hours: 7:30am-3:00pm

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $17/hr+tips

Job Description: We are seeking a Bakery & Cafe Assistant Manager that will play a crucial role in ensuring that day to day operations run smoothly while fostering a positive work environment for the team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the local small business/food community, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and be looking to grow along with the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Assist the Bakery Manager in recruiting, training, and supervising bakery staff. Lead by example and provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to team members.
Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other Cocorico team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
Operational Support: Play a key role in overseeing daily bakery operations, including food and beverage preparation, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Compliance: Ensure that the bakery complies with all relevant regulations, including health and safety, food safety, and employment laws.
Reporting: Help prepare regular reports on bakery performance, including sales, expenses, and customer feedback. Share findings with upper management or ownership as required.
Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, recommend products with wisdom, and provide friendly and efficient service. Ensure that all customer inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Food and Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of food and beverages, including sandwiches, coffee, and other menu items, adhering to quality and presentation standards.
Processing Orders: Accurately handle transactions, process payments, and ensure that orders are communicated to the team.
Maintaining Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by regularly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and dining areas. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Menu Knowledge: Stay informed about our French menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and special promotions, in order to answer customer questions and make recommendations.
Involved in other related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

-Previous food service and/or barista experience (1+ years)
-Previous management/leadership experience (1+ years)
-Servsafe Manager food certification/willingness to get certified
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
-Adaptable to the changing pace of a food service environment
-Integrity and respect for one’s peers
-Ability to stand for extended periods.
-Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
-Bend, kneel, and reach to perform various tasks.

Benefits:
-Paid vacation for full time employees after the first year
-Free lunch + coffee
-Free parking
-25% off every Cocorico purchase
-Wellness perk options
-Yearly stipend for work shoes

Cocorico Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.