Schedule: Shifts will be scheduled during business hours: Wednesday-Sunday; 5:30am-3:00pm

Part-time hours, with full-time potential
Compensation: $18-19/hr base + weekly credit card tips + daily cash tips
Average Total Hourly Compensation: $25–$29+/hr

We are seeking a highly efficient, detail-driven Back of House professional with at least 3 years of industry experience to join our scratch bakery and to-go café. This role requires a candidate who understands BOH discipline, kitchen flow, station readiness, and clean-down standards at a professional level.

You will be cross-trained immediately on both:

Cold Sandwich Station (cream cheese production, station setup/portioning cream cheese half pints, making of cold sandwiches), relaying tickets/ orders to Hot Station
Hot Sandwich Station (all hot and specialty sandwich execution, BOH prep production)
Dish / Prep / Sanitation Management (dishes, organization, cleaning, BOH prep)

This position is ideal for someone who knows how to maintain pace without sacrificing accuracy, anticipates prep and inventory needs, and takes ownership of keeping a kitchen organized, sanitized, and operating at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Cold Sandwich Station

Prepare, portion, and stock all lox, vegetables, spreads, and cold sandwich components for the week
Produce and package cream cheese, including potential weekly flavor development
Meet assembly time benchmarks:
≤1 min per standard spread bagel
≤3 min per lox bagel once trained
Coordinate and call tickets with Hot Station to ensure cohesive production flow
Maintain strict station cleanliness and organization, including 2-door refrigeration management

Hot Sandwich Station

Execute all hot menu items efficiently within target ticket times
Breakfast Basics: ~5 min
Bigger Bites AM/PM + Build-Your-Own: ~5–10 min
Perform key BOH prep including:
prepare roast beef, turkey, chicken salad, chicken cutlets, sauces/spreads, vegetable and protein prep
Maintain inventory and organization of 3-door BOH refrigeration
Receive and put away deliveries with accurate rotation and labeling
Maintain clean, safe equipment and work surfaces; zero grease or food residue EOD
Communicate BOH inventory and anticipated prep needs to Management Dishwashing / BOH Facilities (as needed)
Maintain dish throughput and sanitation throughout service
Manage waste removal and recycling processes
Deep clean kitchen surfaces, equipment, and restrooms daily
Ensure no visible flour, food debris, or grease store-wide at EOD

Dish / BOH Maintenanance:

Clean, sanitize, and organize kitchen utensils, tools, and items used daily
Ensure cleanliness of BOH (frequent sweeps and wipe-downs of floors, tables, surfaces, etc.) throughout the day
Help put away orders and deliveries as they arrive
Change-out trash barrels throughout restaurant multiple times a day
Maintain, clean, and organize bathroom on a daily basis
Ensure there is no grease or food debris on floors, tables, surfaces at throughout the day and at the end of every shift

Required Experience & Skills

To be considered, candidates must have:

✔ 3+ years professional short order / hot line / sandwich assembly station experience
✔ Proven ability to manage multiple stations in a high-volume environment
✔ Strong command of kitchen sanitation and workflow efficiency
✔ Reliable transportation and impeccable attendance standards
✔ Ability to memorize and execute entire menu with precision
✔ Ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for the duration of the shift
✔ Strong communication skills and collaborative kitchen demeanor

Culinary education is a plus, but not required.

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for a BOH professional who:

- Treats station readiness and sanitation as non-negotiable
- Works clean, organized, and anticipates prep & par levels
- Enjoys a high-volume, structured kitchen with strong standards
- Has pride in consistency and craftsmanship
- Appreciates a workplace where every team member pulls their weight

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid training

Experience:

Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Albany, NY 12208 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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