Kitchen Assistant

Grimm Artisanal Ales; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Discount program for Grimm and Lala’s

Job summary

Grimm Artisanal Ales and Lala’s Brooklyn Apizza are seeking dedicated kitchen staff to join our tight-knit team in Williamsburg. The role emphasizes wood-fired oven and sourdough proficiency, with a focus on teamwork and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Ideal candidates are energetic, orderly, and able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen. The team operates with a collaborative mindset and offers opportunities to learn across beer and food disciplines.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience with sourdough, wood-fired cooking, and pizza preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 55 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Oversee cleanliness of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Stock cleaning supplies and keep the kitchen organized and sanitary.
• Assist kitchen staff during service and prep items as needed.
• Assist in putting deliveries away and keeping dish pits organized.
• Shadowing and learning cook stations; participate in ongoing learning.
• Enjoy and promote the discount program for Grimm and Lala’s products.
• Take part in PTO and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Sourdough knowledge

Wood-fired cooking

Pizza experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Founded in 2013 by Joe and Lauren Grimm, Grimm Artisanal Ales is an award-winning brewery committed to pursuing excellence. We seek to be one of the world’s elite breweries, producing world-class IPA, sour ales, spontaneous fermentations, and lagers. As a company dedicated to authenticity, creativity, and innovation, we employ detail-oriented individuals who take initiative and seek to be the absolute best in their field. Grimm has been named NY State Brewery of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Lala’s Brooklyn Apizza is located on the upper level at Grimm Artisanal Ales in Williamsburg and is led by Chef Greg Massaro. Opened in Summer 2023, the restaurant features our own eccentric take on the uniquely charred New Haven apizza style, with an ethereally thin crust made from our house-milled malted wheat, fermented with our own house sourdough culture, and baked in an Italian wood-fired oven. With a seasonally changing and locally sourced menu, Lala’s has been featured in publications like Eater, The New York Times, Time Out, and more. Our kitchen team is completely cross-trained and works collaboratively. We are passionate about food, experimentation, and the intersection between beer, fermentation, and food. We are a tight-knit community and are looking for a like minded individuals to join our family!
Ideal candidates:

• Comfortability working with wood fired oven and sourdough
• Energetic and respectful team player with clear communication skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for wholesome, seasonal, and fermented food
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced kitchen environment
• A flexible attitude to adapt to evolving structures and procedures
• Highly organized, punctual, and with a eye for detail
• Ability and knowledge of novel and seasonal ingredients

Qualifications:

• Kitchen experience with knowledge of sourdough, wood fired cooking, and pizza preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities:

• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and cleanliness of all trash basins and containers in the kitchen area
• Stock all cleaning supplies and chemicals in the kitchen
• Clean and maintain all kitchen areas and equipment
• Responsible for cleaning all dishes according to sanitation requirements, including operating and maintaining the dishwasher
• Responsible for keeping the dish pit organized and assisting the kitchen in keeping the line and prep areas organized and clean
• Look out for and report repair needs
• Assist kitchen staff as needed throughout service
• Assist in bussing food and dishes
• Prep food items as needed
• Assist in putting deliveries and orders away
• Responsible for keeping the kitchen areas clean and sanitary
• Shadowing and learning cook stations
• Excellent discount program for both Lala’s and Grimm products
• PTO
• Join a passionate and vibrant team of food and beer lovers who are committed to experimentation, innovation, and good community vibes