Mamalehs Washington Sq. Line Cook

Mamalehs is hiring a Line Cook! This position is responsible for working a station as a member of a team. They will do prep, set up and break down a station, work service, and help clean the kitchen at the end of service. As a cook (sandwich maker) you will:

• Learn about Jewish cuisine from an authentic Jewish deli
• Make people smile while feeding their bellies and soul
• Schmear our homemade, hand-rolled bagels
• Hand slice nova lox
• Bake cookies and set up delicious deli desserts
• Build classic Reubens and Rachels
• Assemble egg sandwiches on our fluffy challah rolls

This position is divided into Cook 3, Cook 2 and Cook 1, with those in the Cook 3 and Cook 2 positions having the opportunity to advance through to the Cook 1 position.

Responsibilities and Expectations for Cook 1: Things are often changing with the business as this style of service is new and we are adapting. The following is a list of current responsibilities:

• Follow recipes
• Stay up to date on menu changes
• Participate in the preparation of new menu items
• Help bake and restock pastries
• Work independently from a list of duties as needed
• Work collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in the training of new kitchen employees
• Hone existing skills while learning new techniques and building skill set
• Maintain cleanliness of station
• Be a source of positivity for the staff with a yes we can attitude
• Strong communication skills to convey needs to Kitchen Manager and teammates and ability to interact in a professional manner
• Able to maintain a sense of urgency and comfort in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Work one station on the line during service independently
• Set up & breakdown of station
• Keep up with station prep and associated projects
• Capable of working multiple stations
• Work quickly efficiently while maintaining a clean work station
• Knowledgeable about most kitchen recipes and systems
• 2 years restaurant cooking experience, or proven capability

Skills and Requirements:

• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• Work well with direction, but able to take initiative and be independent
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
• Have experience following recipes, troubleshooting, and thinking critically
• Positive, friendly and eager to learn
• Able to stay positive and calm under pressure
• Work collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Able to maintain mental athleticism and coordination of tickets and sending out plates
• Stay up to date on menu changes
• Participate in the preparation of new menu items
• Strong communication skills to convey needs to Kitchen Manager and teammates and ability to interact in a professional manner
• Able to maintain and ensure proper plate presentation and cleanliness

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for 10 hours, bending, going up and down the stairs multiple times a day with heavy loads, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Expected On-Call Shifts:

• No
• Start time may be adjusted for special events. End time may be adjusted for business decline/volume.

Duties Of This Position May Change From Time To Time

Big Dipper Hospitality Group (BDHG) reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of BDHG or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Benefits Included:

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package available after 90 days for full time employees (25+ hrs/wk)
• Simple IRA + up to 3% Company Match: Invest in your retirement while lowering your taxable income
• Dining Programs: Enjoy up to a 50% discount at all restaurant locations, + Perks at Work: An employee discount program for services and products.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Located on the One Kendall Square campus
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Career Mentorship and Growth Potential

About Mamalehs Delicatessen

Mamalehs Delicatessen opened in 2016 with the goal of bringing Jewish cuisine and deli culture to the Boston area. We are grateful for the acclaim we have received, including Bon Appetit Magazines 50 best new restaurants in the country and Boston Magazines Best Deli. Thanks to our tremendously hard working staff and loyal guests, we have become a beloved part of the greater Boston community, with locations in Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston.

About Big Dipper Hospitality Group

We are committed to providing the best possible work environment and exemplary work practices for our employees. Daily, we work to nurture an inclusive workplace where all staff feel included, respected, and valued. We offer competitive wages as well as a meaningful benefits package, and we continue to make strides towards evolving our business practices to address some of the intrinsic injustices in the tipped model of the hospitality industry.

BDHG Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees in regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Referral program
Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift

Work Location: In person