Looking for a prep cook and pizza maker with experience working in a fast paced kitchen who can be detail oriented in prep and menu execution as well as delivering on time. Kitchen and food prep experience required and training available when it comes to pizza specific aspects (very interested if you have past dough and pizza making experience!). Also ready to be flexible and pitch in as needed whether it's delivering food orders, answering a phone, helping with dishes, doing deep cleaning as well as serving alcohol. Overall we prioritize a good team working environment of professionals who are low drama, and enjoy working hard in a fast paced Foodie but also tech-forward way!
Must be a foodie and love gourmet, international, organic, farm fresh, local foods!
food·ie : a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.: a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads.: epicure, gourmet, gourmand, gastronome mean one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking. epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste. gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER/ GOAL SETTING FOR WORKING AT EMMA:
We really want to bring on people who want to grow with us, have a good job that pays well and will contribute with us to Emma being a good place to work!
To work here you:
Must love food, kitchens and restaurants - working in the hospitality industry!
Must be positive, low drama and try to not be toxic!
Must be dependable, smart and respectful!
Must want to learn, grow and get better!
Must take responsibility and initiative for applying the best solutions!
Must be passionate about food and beverage related subjects eg. could be food, wine, cocktails, pizza, bread, baking ect.
Must be able to communicate well with other coworkers, managers and customers.
Must be looking for long term employment 1 year+.
Please do not apply and waste all of our time unless you are in line with this way of thinking, being and progressing in your life!
IMPORTANT:
Please send a message when you apply summarizing your response to the above - why are you a foodie? What do you love about - cooking, baking, espresso, wine (eating?!) ect. Also let us know your availability, desired number of hours to work per week and when you can start. If you don't share more info about yourself and interest for this job, your application will be rejected.
Qualifications:
In addition to preparing food ordered during service hours for customers and ensuring the highest quality is delivered, this role's responsibility will be to also set up, tear down and cleaning of prep stations, the kitchen and dishes + stock/ prep food to the Chef’s specifications for menu execution.
A must is to be able to contribute during service and ensure you are being productive + stay on track with company work ethics plus have a good perspective focused on the customer, low drama and no negativity. This role is able to prioritize having high expectations for quality and striving to make the best food possible every time!
Qualifications:
- Be on time and ready to work for your shift
- Adhere to company quality and food safety protocols
- Assist the head chef and kitchen manager with daily tasks
- Maintain proper standards for expected day-to day-responsibilities including set-up, prep, service execution, and cleaning
- Execute best practices in food handling and storage, and ensure guidelines are followed to prevent illness or spoilage
- Practice advanced knife skills; learn the menu and be able to work all prep/ pizza stations
- Multitask and practice a sense of urgency
- Pay strong attention to detail; demonstrate the ability to keep things tidy, organized, clean
- Possess a strong sense of pride and ownership in their work
- Ask questions, keep learning, and stay positive
- Build skills over time for Italian food and areas of interest/ passion
Responsibilities:
- Opening/ closing the setup or shutdown of food make lines including food storage and cleaning
- Completes the list of tasks associated with the shift worked (stock/ restock; clean; prepare packaging)
- Prep dough and other ingredients for service; Work your assigned station with accuracy, efficiency and speed
- Organize walk in and rotate products as needed
- Make note of / communicate needed items every day
- Keep station clean throughout shift and do deep cleans weekly
- Follow all applicable health and sanitation procedures/ adhere to all safe work practices
- Effectively communicate with Team Members and Store Leadership
- Model and provide exceptional Customer Service as needed
- Receive and put away orders; communicate invoices to bookkeeping eg. shortages/incorrect
- Conduct weekly/ daily deep clean tasks; Complete list of tasks associated with the shift
- Conduct daily/ weekly inventory and ordering, plus report lows, highs and out of stocks to kitchen and market manager to help maintain inventory
- Ensure staff compliance of all relevant Emma Hearth & Market policies and standards
- Provide feedback to management and do a yearly performance review
- Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.
SCHEDULE/HOURS:
Part time 20-25 hours per week or Full-time 35-40 hrs per week - pay can be hourly or salary. Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm. For full time, salary options are possible eg. health benefits, paid time off and 401K are available. This position DOES require weekend and holiday availability. We also offer other benefits like free weekly pizza, and market/ menu discounts.
COMPENSATION EXAMPLES:
Specific offer to be updated commensurate with past experience, education and role/ level.
HOURLY - Base rate w/ experience - Hourly rate of $19-31 per hour ($12-$18 per hour dependent upon experience and trained ability + pooled tips ranging from $7-13 per hour - seasonal dependent).
Note that we do conduct a training/ trial period of 2-4 weeks and base rate wage during this time. We also offer raises ongoing based on skill building and/or taking on more management responsibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
- Food Management: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
