Team Member/Kitchen/Baker

Job Summary
We are celebrating four delicious years and we are looking to add team members to our seasoned team. We bake our bread from scratch everyday - we offer delicious sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, soups, salads and flatbreads.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Kitchen Team Members to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food while ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service settings such as restaurants, or cafés, and possess a passion for culinary excellence. The Kitchen position is responsible for executing the Schlotzsky’s brand standards and maintaining product quality and recipe execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prep Station

• Follow prep standards for vegetables, meats, and cheeses and prepares quantities shown on daily PAR sheets.
• Wear cutting glove when slicing meats.
• Cover, label and store at proper temperatures all vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
• Prepare all salad mixes according to recipe standards and procedures.
• Prepare all soups according to recipe standards and procedures.
• Slice buns according to established procedures and wear cutting gloves when performing this function.
• Clean prep stations according to safety and sanitation guidelines at the end of each shift.

Meat, Cheese & Finish Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant’s established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Pizza Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Place pizzas on plate or “to go” container according to established standards.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant’s established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Soup and Salad Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Place food on plate or “to go” container according to established standards.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant’s established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Bakery

• Follow proper baking procedures for all breads according to recipe.
• Follow bakery production sheet.
• Maintain proper weights and proofing procedures according to recipe.
• Maintain production times according to daily pars.
• Prepare bakery products to abide by proper shelf life.

Dining Room

• Cleans tables and chairs.
• Trash receptacles are emptied as needed.
• Floor is kept clean at all times.
• Restrooms are cleaned every hour.

Other Responsibilities

• Consults with management regarding customer issues.
• Maintains a positive working relationship and treats all employees with respect.
• Must become familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and follow the direction of managers at all times.
• Must adhere to strict safety and sanitation standards.
• Report to work timely for each scheduled shift.
• Arrive and depart from work meeting all uniform and grooming standards.

GENERAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age in order to operate certain kitchen equipment.

Should be proficient and knowledgeable of procedures for all kitchen stations and guest service stations.

Essential functions of the position include, but is not limited to:

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting a full 33-gallon trash bag from trash container.
• Standing and walking throughout a scheduled shift.
• Bending, stretching, reaching, pushing and kneeling to reach certain products or clean certain areas of the restaurant.
• Cleaning is part of the job. daily cleaning tasks: restrooms cleaning; scrubbing floors; deep cleaning on slow days.
• Performing repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Certain job functions require ability to perform repetitive slicing motions with a sharp knife.
• Certain job functions require ability to handle hot food by hand for several seconds at a time, throughout a scheduled shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen position at a restaurant, or café is preferred.
• Familiarity with cash register operations and POS systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn new culinary techniques and contribute to team success.

Join us in creating delicious experiences for our customers while working in a supportive team environment!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What is your availability? If it is open availability, list open. Otherwise, specify your correct availability for each day of the week including weekends. We will not contact candidates that do not specify their availability. If you are in school and are only available in the evenings, specify that you are only available evenings on weekdays so we know.
• We are hiring on an urgent basis and will start training this week. Can you come in for interview on Mon or Tue between 11am to 4pm? List the day and time preferred.

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Naperville, IL 60564 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16