What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Position position at Free Style Mercantile?
Join Our Team in the Kitchen at Our Neighborhood Store!
Looking for a rewarding role in a close-knit, community-focused environment? We’re a Mom and Pop neighborhood store located on the beautiful Oatka Creek in Mumford, specializing in homemade foods, baked goods, and a variety of local and specialty items. If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with a small team, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
As part of our kitchen team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our customers enjoy high-quality, delicious food. Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepping all foods we offer.
- Helping plan menu specials.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
- Stocking and storing food items.
- Managing inventory.
- Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who brings reliability, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic to the table. Here’s what we need from you:
- Dependability: You show up on time, every time.
- Self-motivation: You don’t need to be told what needs to be done.
- Physical stamina: Comfortable being on your feet for several hours and switching tasks throughout the shift.
- Team-first mindset: No egos, no drama—just a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
- Willingness to learn: Open to both kitchen and retail tasks.
- Reliable transportation: A must for this role.
- Food safety knowledge: Familiarity with food safety and hygiene rules.
- Kitchen experience: At least one year of previous kitchen experience is required.
- Multi-tasking skills: Able to juggle multiple tasks and stay productive during downtime.
Why This Job Might Be Perfect for You
- You’ll enjoy straightforward expectations—no guessing about what your job entails.
- Your day will be filled with variety, including exposure to both retail and kitchen work.
- You’ll be part of a small, hardworking team where your efforts truly make a difference.
- We offer a laid-back, yet productive work environment.
Why This Job Might Not Be for Everyone
- We like to keep busy—this isn’t a role where you’ll be staring at your phone.
- Productivity is key, even during downtime.
- You’ll need to be flexible and willing to help wherever needed.
Position Details
- Part-time role with flexible scheduling (Saturdays required).
- Pay is based on experience.
If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team where your contributions matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our small but mighty crew!
Salary : $17 - $19