Apple Hiring 'iCup' Specialist
Apple has posted a job listing for an iCup Supply Specialist to manage coffee services for its employees. The role involves maintaining up to 90 bean-to-cup coffee machines across various locations. The iCup branding has been used by the company since at least 2014.
- ▪Apple is hiring an iCup Supply Specialist to ensure employees have access to freshly brewed coffee.
- ▪The position requires driving between locations to sanitize, clean, and restock coffee machines.
- ▪The specialist will be responsible for managing up to 90 bean-to-cup coffee machines.
- ▪Apple has utilized the iCup name for this service since at least 2014.
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Apple Hiring 'iCup' SpecialistSunday October 4, 2026 7:11 pm PDT by Joe RossignolApple recently posted a job listing for an "iCup Supply Specialist" who would be responsible for ensuring that "all Apple employees have access to freshly brewed coffee in their break room." MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris highlighted the job listing this weekend, but it turns out that Apple has been using the "iCup" name since at least 2014. The individual hired will be required to drive between locations and "sanitize, clean, restock, and manage up to 90 bean-to-cup coffee machines." [ 0 comments ]
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