Our TRAINEES
We are proud of our trainees at Coffee for Good; as each brings their special talents to the variety of jobs at Coffee for Good. Coffee for Good operates a coffee shop as a paid training platform. Trainees learn all aspects of operating a high end coffee shop, which ranges from creating espresso drinks on our La Marzocco machine, to taking orders on our Point of Sale system. If you are interested in learning more or being a future employer of our graduates please contact our Inclusive Employer Team at employer@coffeeforgood.org or stop in to visit us at the coffee shop.
Mary
About Mary
Mary has just joined the training platform at Coffee for Good but has already worked every time shift! She is off to a great start! She is thrilled to work and is a quick learner and has already mastered the Point of Sale system.
Austin
About Austin
Austin's is so excited to work! While working at Coffee for Good he has mastered the Point of Sale, Back Bar and Barista positions; he is an energetic worker and has great initiative. He is a talented artist and his big smiles make everyone happy!
May
About May
May excels at every job at Coffee for Good; in addition she is a great team member and helps to train our newer employees. She takes initiative, is dedicated and precise. May is also a wonderful artist.
Spencer
About Spencer
Spencer is polite and has amazing customer service skills. He is terrific at the Point of Sale job but can do any job in the coffee shop. He is considerate and a wonderful team player. Spencer hopes to work in the hotel industry in the future.
Alexandra
About Alexandra
Alexandra is a great worker and team player. She works our afternoon shifts and it always ready for any task. She has mastered our Point of Sale and Back Bar positions. Alexandra hopes to work in the child care field.
George
About George
George has mastered the Point of Sale position and loves to interact with customers. He is polite and a great team player; he speaks a bit of Chinese.
Alex
About Alex
Alex is great at making coffees, teas, cold brews and smoothies. He loves to work and also works at the Westport BookStore.
Tara
About Tara
Tara is a great team player. She can make a number of drinks and is still learning all of our positions. Tara hopes to work in the child care field.
Shanalee
About Shanalee
Shanalee started at Coffee for Good with experience with a major food establishment. She is a quick learner, takes initiative and is a hard worker. Shanalee is a great team member and has the best smile!
Rebecca
About Rebecca
Rebecca is a superb team player; she loves to work and excels at the Back Bar and Point of Sale positions. In her spare time, Rebecca loves to horseback ride.
Ali
About Ali
Ali is great at every coffee shop position; she loves to work and learns quickly. She is friendly and is a hard worker; in fact, she likes the coffee shop best when it is busy.
Abby
About Abby
Abby is a great team player; she is polite and friendly. She can make coffees, teas, cold brews and smoothies. Abby hopes to work in the pet care industry.
Jayko
About Jayko
Jayko is one of our newer trainees but has already mastered every position. He also makes YouTube videos, a podcast and a show for a behavioral analyst who treats a number of professional athletes. Jayko is an enthusiastic and hard worker and a great team member.
Genesis
About Genesis
Genesis has mastered the Point of Sale position at the coffee shop. She loves to work and is friendly and a great team member.
David
About David
David is one of our newer trainees but has already learned so many technical skills. David's super power is politeness. David is fluent in French and in fact speaks with a wonderful accent.
Brian
About Brian
We can put Brian in any role in the coffee shop, he is a quick learner and enjoys to work. He also has a DJ business and works weddings and parties. Brian's dream is to own a food truck.
Annabelle
About Annabelle
Annabelle is a hard worker and great team member. She is mastering the Point of Sale position.
David
About David
David has the best laugh and is always interested in picking up extra shifts. He has mastered the Back Bar and Point of Sale positions and is learning the barista role. David is an amazing team member and has great initiative.
Alejandra
About Alejandra
Alejandra is a new trainee and is learning the Point of Sale position. She loves to meet people and is a great team member.
Diego
About Diego
Diego is an energetic and eager worker, he is learning the Point of Sale position. He is a great team member. Diego loves to read books and is very knowledgeable about wild animals. He also loves movies.
Charlotte
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a great team member. She is a quick learner and excels in any job at the coffee shop. Charlotte is taking screen writing classes and hopes to work in that field some day.