Line Cook- Cross Keys

Position: Line Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef Chef de Cuisine Sous Chef

Salary:$18.00-$20.00

Kneads Bakeshop is an artisan bakery café & market in a state-of-the-art flagship facility in Harbor East Baltimore. Kneads is a passion project by H&S Family of Bakeries to bring premium artisan baked goods pastries and food to our communities. Our wholesale distribution serves the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.

The H&S Family of Bakeries includes H&S Bakery Northeast Foods and Schmidt Baking Company to make up Americas largest family-owned variety bakery proudly providing specialty baked goods to major industry retailers and small businesses throughout the United States. From humble beginnings one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. We want to combine H&Ss history with the new age of artisan craft creating a one-of-a-kind brand and experience giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it touch it and taste it to have a full sensory experience.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a great Line Cook that enjoys a fast-paced high volume high quality creative and fun environment. Plan prep set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in accordance with departmental quality standards and recipes. Maintain organization cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage your station on the line with professionalism cleanliness and excellence in quality.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy with controlled speed/tempo.
• Clear thinker remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for client food orders.
• Operate clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes accurately.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team with a great attitude and support.
• Effectively communicate in English in both written and oral form.
• Strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended properly and safely.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and procedures.
• 2 years in aLine Cook role.
• High volume scratch or upscale kitchen experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all work rules procedures and policies established by the Bakery including but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.
• Kneads operates 7 days a week. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.

Education and Experience:

• Previous restaurant experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to stand and walk for a long period of time.
• Ability to carry and lift heavy objects.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Cook Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Whats in it for you

At the Kneads Bakeshop we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Matching

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Required Experience:

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