Old Town Meridian | All-Hands Role
Primitive Grounds is looking for a friendly, reliable, and engaged Barista / Crew Member to join our small, supportive team in Old Town Meridian. This is an all-hands position — everyone works together across bar, register, cleaning, stocking, and creating a warm customer experience.

If you enjoy steady movement, meaningful work, and being part of a team that moves with purpose and rhythm, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Make espresso and signature drinks (we will train you)

• Provide warm, welcoming customer service

• Support opening and closing of the trailer or seating area as assigned

• Follow daily checklists and uphold cleanliness standards

• Restock supplies, clean equipment, wash dishes, and handle BOH tasks

• Stay engaged and proactive during slower periods

• Work collaboratively with the team to keep service flowing smoothly
   

Who Thrives in This Role
You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Friendly, positive, and customer-focused

• Reliable, punctual, and consistent

• Someone who likes being busy and working with your hands

• Comfortable learning new skills and taking direction

• A team player who helps wherever needed

• Motivated by doing things well and staying engaged

• Comfortable with a small-team environment where everyone pitches in

Clear Expectations
At Primitive Grounds, you can expect:

• Reliability matters.

• We depend on each other. You must arrive on time for your shifts and communicate proactively if anything changes.

• Phones stay away during shifts.

• We stay present for customers and each other. Phone use is limited to breaks.

• There is always meaningful work to do.

• During slower moments, team members clean, organize, prep, restock, or wipe down the seating area. You should enjoy staying engaged.

• Every role is hands-on.

• No one works “just bar” or “just register.” Everyone helps with everything — including dishes, trash, and keeping the trailer spotless.

• Schedules are collaborative.

• Time-off requests must be made in advance and coordinated so that leadership isn’t left scrambling for coverage.

• We value kindness, consistency, and teamwork above all.

• Our customers love the warmth and care we bring — and we expect that same spirit within the team.

If these expectations feel aligned with how you like to work, you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• ​Service industry experience preferred but not required — we will train

• Idaho Food Handler Certificate (required before start date)

• Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 30 lbs

• Weekend availability

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to follow checklists and maintain cleanliness standards

About Primitive Grounds
Primitive Grounds is a handcrafted, community-focused coffee experience in Old Town Meridian. We’re a small, intentional team that works with heart, kindness, and pride. Our customers know us by name, and our trailer has become a gathering place where people slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

If this feels like the kind of environment where you’d thrive — we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply
To apply, please email primitivegrounds@theprimitivepath.com with:

• your resume,

• two professional references (name, role and at what position, phone number and/or email)

• ​a brief note about why you’re interested in this role.
   

Due to the high volume of applicants, we review applications on a rolling basis. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified within five business days of applying.