Dishwasher

Sofra Bakery & Cafe - Allston
Boston, Massachusetts
Part Time

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0-1 years

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DISHWASHER

Sofra Bakery + Cafe

ABOUT US

In Turkish, Sofra is synonymous with generosity and hospitality. James Beard nominated Executive Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick and co-founder Ana Sortun (of Oleana, Sarma & Siena Farms) approach cuisine with a Middle Eastern sensibility by creating delicious food featuring unique spices and spice blends. Sofra Bakery & Cafe reinterprets regional food traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean to make them accessible and inspiring for our guests.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We care about each other and our customers. We build long-term relationships with our employees and support individuals who wish to further their career development within the food industry. We offer extensive educational and professional development opportunities, including wine and beverage training, Mediterranean diet education, community engagement, and guest speakers.

We will always believe in exceptional hospitality with warmth & professionalism, but not pretension. Our managers try to practice what they preach, not leading with aggression or negativity, but rather dedication, fairness, and desire to bring the best out in their team. We look for passionate, kind, committed and honest people who find joy in their profession and can transcend that message outward.

At the end of the day, we want our restaurant to be a representation of our values the kind of place we would hang out on our day off. All of our businesses are funky, fun spots that appeal to people from all walks of life.

Sofra is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about food, are eager to learn and work hard, and bring good energy to work. We offer a structured training program as well as flexible schedules to support your other goals. Experience is preferred, but we value enthusiasm, passion, and work ethic and are willing to train the right person.

At Sofra, you will

Maintain a clean kitchen, including washing dishes, sorting dishes, organizing dish area, restocking chemicals, cleaning floors, emptying trash and recycling bins, and assisting with other cleaning and organizing tasks as needed
Ensure proper operation of dish machinery and report any technical/performance issues
Assist in food prep and other duties requested by the chef as needed

Qualified candidates will

Be able to work at least 30 hours per week every week (roughly 36-40 hours per week)
Have full weekend availability
Be available holidays
Have a desire for long-term employment
Treat customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect
Work in a clean and organized fashion
Follow clearly documented food safety procedures
Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers
Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
Exhibit a desire to learn
Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
Have excellent attendance and punctuality

COMPENSATION

$20-24/hour that includes a percentage of our kitchen appreciation fee
Educational and professional development opportunities
Employee discounts at our sister businessesOleana, Sofra, Sarma and Siena Farms
Free meal per shift
Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental and vision insurances

Please consider joining our team! To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Maintain a Clean Kitchen

Teamwork

Washing dishes

Communication Skills

Organizing Dish Area

Adaptability

Restocking Chemicals