We are again accepting applications for the position of the Café Kitchen Manager.

JOB DUTIES:
Hiring/Firing (performance appraisals)
Ensuring the sanitation habits of employees
Training of staff/volunteers
Attendance at Weekly Workers Collective meetings
Attendance at Board of Directors meetings
Attendance at Communications meetings (as needed).
Handling customer service issues
Portion control
Cost control
Marketing/advertising
Scheduling Kitchen cleaning
Maintenance of equipment
Preparation oversight and related issues
Deli case/ Bakery case presentation -proper signage and cleanliness
Organization of the kitchen Catering Budget/ Menu Liaison to the Communications Committee
Preparing Cafe Specials

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS *3-5 years working experience in a high-intensity kitchen atmosphere
*Participation in the Riverwest Cooperative Worker’s Collective
*Ability to work 40 Hours/week
*Management experience preferred
*Understanding of the Co-management structure preferred.

CONTACT INFO:
Human Relations Contact Email: nickk@riverwestcoop.org
Café Manager Contact Email: michellej@riverwestcoop.org
PHONE: (414)-264-7933 *ask for Michelle  Jones

Join the Riverwest Co-op and Just Coffee Co-op as we join forces to get our own unique Riverwest coffee blend! Cast your vote on the coffee blend and the label artwork whilst listening to live music, sipping coffee, and drinking Lakefront beer!

For more info about Just Coffee:
http://justcoffee.coop/

Get your artwork on the Riverwest Co-op’s very own blend of coffee beans roasted by the Just Coffee Cooperative in Madison, WI. This will be a part of Just Coffee’s Co-op to Co-op campaign, or ‘C2C’.The entire productivity line for the coffee will be all from cooperatives, from the growers all the way into your hand.

At the celebratory block party on Saturday, August 8th, we will invite the attendees to vote on label art submission, so get yours in now! We’ll have cool prizes for the first place and two runner-up entries. The first place winner will have their artwork on the coffee bags that you will soon be able to purchase at the Riverwest Co-op.

Guidelines for the art:
A drawing, painting or graphic art.
Choose any theme you like - - either coffee, Riverwest, cooperatives, or anything at all really, just be creative!
10″x12″ or 5″x6″ (if chosen, it will be shrunk to fit on the label)

The deadline for artwork submissions is Wednesday, July 22nd. Submissions will be up for public viewing for an initial ballot until the date of the block party. The top choices will then be voted on at the block party. All entries may be submitted in print or via high res .jpg via email to the Riverwest Co-op. Hand delivery of your artwork is best but if you choose to email please send to kaitm@riverwestcoop.org.

For more info on Just Coffee, check out their website:
http://justcoffee.coop

Come one, Come all! Join your friends, neighbors and bring the family as we start the first of three shows this summer.

Riverwest Summer Music Series Presents: Family Friendly Music

LadyMOB (Lady and Women owned Businesses) of Milwaukee, OLDP, Riverwest Currents and the Riverwest Co-op are sponsoring a summer music series aimed at providing families and children of all ages with access to unusual and inspiring music.

Entry is $8 for adults, $3 for 12 and under, groups of 5 or more people with one adult is only $15.

Show your unemployment stub and get in for $1!!

Our first show on June 20th features Trio Du Monde a Riverwest/Madison based Jazz Trio.

Future shows run July 18th and August 22. For more information call 414 861 7549.