Kitchen Staff - Lovestruck - Harvard Square

Duties

As a member of our kitchen staff, you will ensure the highest quality food is always prepared per the exact recipe specifications. Responsible for completing all items on the daily preparation list, stocking basic and critical items throughout the shift, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment, utensils, and tools. Ensure the café is clean, free from trash/debris, dish bins are cleared timely, and tables and chairs are properly cleaned. Primary duties will include, but not be limited to:

CORE TASKS

• Knowledge of general cooking procedures, including weights, measurements, and volume.
• Restaurant/kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Work quickly to fill orders with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment and as a member of a team.
• Work in a small kitchen area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Keep the Café Manager updated on low or out-of-stock items by anticipating store and customer needs
• Receive and review all kitchen vendor orders
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, including a deep cleaning on weekends
• Clear tables of dishes, cups, and trash and remove bus bins from condiment bars.
• Stock expresso bar with coffee mugs, glasses, and small wares.
• Ensure all plates, glassware, and silverware are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Daily wipe and restock the condiment bar and retail shelving
• Routinely clean the bar area (including the steam wand) and grinders
• Sweep and vacuum floors and clean café windows
• Remove trash from the café area and kitchen area
• Ensure customers are warmly received and welcomed and engaged in sincere and friendly conversation.
• Respond to questions/orders/concerns in a professional manner
• Actively participate in training sessions to advance your food and beverage education
• Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
• Respond proactively to prevent negative customer service situations.
  
  

COMPENSATION: Up to $25 per hour including TIPS

Requirements Section

Knowledge

• Experience with cleaning, dishwashing, sanitization, and food preparation
  
  

Skills

• Experience working in a kitchen
  
  

Abilities

• Contagious energy that sets a positive example for other employees.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high stress.
• Self-motivated, learns quickly and multitasks efficiently.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
  
  

Physical Characteristics (Physical attributes required with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Maintain stationary (e.g., standing) for extended periods of time frequently and be on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures
• Move and lift supplies, equipment, boxes, and other items up to 50 pounds from the floor to shelves, under the counter, and up a set of stairs frequently
• Reach items under counter and overhead on shelves frequently
• Tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions frequently
  
  

Tools Used (Equipment required for the position)

• Toaster
• Oven
• Dishwasher
  
  

Environmental Factors (Working conditions (inside or outside))

• Indoor fast-paced café setting
  
  

Other Requirements (Items that do not fit other categories such as travel, weekends, nights, etc.)

• Weekends required