Cafe Kitchen Professional - Bread Alone Bakery : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPosition Overview: Bread Alone operates 3 cafes in the Hudson Valley: Woodstock, Rhinebeck and Boiceville where we offer our guests delicious bread and pastry, a curated line of beverages including coffee program through Irving Farm, and a full menu prepared in our on-site kitchen. The cafe kitchen staff is at the heart of this and has the most important hands-on role in ensuring that our customers are consistently served great & honest food. Cafe kitchen staff reports to the Kitchen Supervisor and are responsible for executing both daily prep and service on the line. We are always looking to add qualified candidates to our Bread Alone family!Hours: This is a Full-time position, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday / 10:00 am -5:30 pm. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance.Bread Alone's Worldview: Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.RequirementsDuties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to elevated customer experience by consistently making quality food.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality of products served and always thinks about customer experience.
• Learns and consistently follows standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Willing to support coworkers and is willing to be a part of the team!

Job Requirements:

• Able to stand for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately.
• Able to work in a physically demanding fast-paced environment.
• Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold.
• Able to twist and bend repeatedly for long periods of time.
• Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Able to pull, push, move and lift to waist level and carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work with, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner according to Bread Alone guidelines.
• Able and willing to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and assigned uniform as required per company policy.
• Willing to follow all safety guidelines set out by Bread Alone.
• Willing to follow all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices which includes but are not limited to: Removing any visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, false nails & refraining from makeup at work (i.e., mascara or heavy foundation, lipstick).
• Willing to take responsibility for your own and others safety as well as follow safety rules and regulations and report any unsafe conditions to management.
• The retail cafes are open 363 days a year and team members must be willing to work consistently throughout the year which includes holidays and weekends - we are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt Compensation: Bread Alone is deeply committed to ethically balancing the demands of the business and paying a living wage to all those who contribute to our success. Pay for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour plus tips.We Offer:

• Company-Wide, Quarterly Bonus: All full-time employees are included in our quarterly bonus program. As you spend more time with us you earn a bigger share of our bonus pool. As our business succeeds, so too will you.
• Twice Annual Review: Every year you will receive 2 rounds of feedback on your professional development and will be eligible for a merit increase during annual reviews
• 401k: Employer match of up to 4% after 6 months
• Paid Time Off: We respect work-life balance. PTO is front-loaded based on employee's anniversary
• Wellness Time: During the first year of employment wellness time for hourly employees is accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked totaling a yearly amount of 56 hours. For salaried managers, the time is front-loaded upon hire date. Unused time is paid out on the employees one year anniversary
• CDPHP Health Insurance: Healthcare available through CDPHP
• Dental Insurance: Available through Delta Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance: Provided to all employees at no cost
• Educational Assistance: Reimbursed up to $2,000 annually

Salary Description $19.00 to $21.00 per hour