At the Harvest Market Kitchen, we use the best ingredients available to prepare food that is vibrant, nutritious and delectable. The Harvest Market Kitchen is seeking applicants in our award-winning, newly-renovated Green Restaurant Association Certified Kitchen!
The same high quality ingredients offered for sale on our retail floor are the same ingredients we use in our kitchen: local and organic produce; healthy fats including organic extra virgin olive oil and organic coconut oil; unrefined natural sweeteners including raw local honey and pure maple syrup; and organic whole grains.
Our food is prepared daily in small batches by our expert culinary crew right here in our own kitchen. Being small allows us the control and flexibility needed to be spontaneous, creative and innovative in our offerings. We enjoy responding to the changes of the season, the availability of local produce, and the needs of our customers.
We are seeking a variety of Kitchen Team Members from entry level to those with management experience, desire or potential to join our growing team, who can thrive in our fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive wage, benefits and a truly supportive workplace where you can thrive.
What can you bring to our table?
JOB SUMMARY:
Prepare complete line of fresh sandwiches for Harvest Market Kitchen
Prep sub-ingredients for sandwiches including vegetables, meats, dressings, bacon, croutons, spiced nuts, etc.
Meet production standards including presentation, quality, portioning, and output
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FOOD PREPARATION
Prepare sandwiches and other items following specifications of Kitchen Manager
Ensure quality of ingredients, including FIFO and dates
Maintain daily production log
Adjust production to meet demands of sales
Prioritize production per the instruction of the Kitchen Manager
Maintain Station in an orderly and clean fashion
Inform shift leader of need for support in production
Ensure proper labeling and display of all salads
Ensure continuity of production across shifts by communicating with other team members and shift leaders
Follow all food health code regulations for safe food handling
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
Label and date and initial all stored ingredients
Pull and properly shrink any out of date or poor-quality items in consultation with shift leader or Kitchen Manager
Assist team with sanitary and orderly maintenance of the kitchen including sanitation buckets, trash and recycling, dishes and general cleaning
Follow all safety guidelines as directed by Kitchen Manager
Help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor and customer service
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to a positive environment by working collaboratively and cooperatively with other team members
Attend department staff meetings and storewide meetings.
Perform other tasks assigned by Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager.
Participate in periodic inventory counts
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with food in a professional kitchen or equivalent, including vegetable prep and storage, portioning, compositional assembly, and volume production
Solid knife skills and basic cooking skills
Ability to produce a consistent and beautiful product in a timely manner
Accuracy, attention to detail.
Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
Appreciation for and interest in natural foods
Regular, predictable attendance.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits for full time employees includes 30% store discount, wellness stipend, short term, long term disabilities, life insurance, 401(K) with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and sick time.