Kitchen Team Member

Ole & Steen; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount at Ole Steen locations

Free meal while working

Promotions and growth opportunities

Full time or part time hours

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

40 hours paid Holiday first year

80 hours paid Holiday second year

Commuter benefits

Gym benefits

Healthcare program up to 80% covered

Job summary

Ole & Steen in New York City is looking for a Kitchen Team Member to help serve delicious Danish pastries and coffee. You will contribute to guest experience, assist with display and sales, and keep our bakery clean and welcoming.

Responsibilities include preparing sandwiches, salads, parfaits, receiving deliveries, and supporting catering orders. We value reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and SOPs.
• Work as a team and independently.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Follow food-safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sandwiches, salads and parfaits.
• Display and sale of products; ensure guest experience is welcoming.
• Cleanliness and ambience of the bakery; receive daily deliveries.
• Assist with catering orders.

Skills

Attendance

Punctuality

Fast-paced

Quick learner

Teamwork

Lifting 25 lbs

SOP compliance

Job description

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE ‘HYGGE’ AT OLE & STEEN

Danish ‘hygge’ (hoo-gah) describes the feeling of well-being and coziness and we want to bring that into everything we do! Of course, we can’t do that without awesome team-members so if you’re ready to join our fun journey, and become an expert in Danish pastries and bread, we have a one-way ticket available. But let’s warn you, the pastries are so good you might become addicted…

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Kitchen Team Member at Ole & Steen, you will join a dynamic, fun, and positive workplace bringing Danish pastries and coffee to NYC. You are responsible for the quality of the guest experience, whether providing a welcoming smile, perfecting the display and sale of our products, ensuring the cleanliness and ambience of our bakery, and making sure everyone has a happy environment to enjoy as a guest or colleague. Some primary responsibilities of the Kitchen Team include preparing sandwiches, salads, and parfaits, cleaning, receiving daily deliveries, and assisting with catering orders.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Available to work flexible hours that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and SOPs
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Requirement to follow food-safety protocols

BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $18
• 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
• Free meal whilst working
• Learn new skills and grow with us – endless possible promotions
• Full time or part time hours
• Ole & Steen offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off
• Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
• Commuter benefits
• Gym benefits
• Option to participate in healthcare program, up to 80% covered by the company

Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

ABOUT OLE & STEEN

Ole & Steen was founded in 1991 by the Danish bakers Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebæk and originally called Lagkagehuset or “The Layer Cake House”. Ole & Steen is pioneer in the resurgence of artisanal and handcrafted baking practices in Denmark. In 2008 the two bakers joined forces and became the organization we know today.

We have been Denmark’s favorite bakery for more than 30 years, serving delicious Danish breads, pastries, cakes, single estate coffee and food. We opened our first bakery on Union Square in 2019 to huge acclaim and fantastic reviews and we’re continuing our exciting growth journey – we currently operate 5 stores throughout Manhattan!

We have the ambitious goal to becomethe world’s most loved bakery.Therefore, we need passionate employees, who want to be a part of our rapidly growing business. We seek the unique experience through excellent service, and we want to make sure that everyone who enter our doors feels the atmosphere of the Danish “Hygge”.

Ole & Steen is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.