Kitchen Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery

Heritage Restaurant Group; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fun team at Tomato Bar, where quality and positivity are at the heart of our casual dining experience. As a kitchen staff member, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, from food preparation to maintaining cleanliness. This position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork is valued, and your contributions will help create memorable dining experiences. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and flexible scheduling, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and engaging workplace. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that prioritizes fun and quality in every aspect of service.

Benefits

75% company-paid health, dental & vision

Health Savings Account eligible health plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick time for full-time members

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

401(k) benefits with company matching

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a restaurant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and food preparation areas.
• Assist in food preparation by cutting and washing ingredients.
• Follow food health and safety requirements diligently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Previous restaurant experience

Job description

Tomato Bar is a premium pizza concept that began in Valparaiso, IN in 2013. Every part of Tomato Bar is designed and maintained with the utmost quality in mind, including each member of our team.

Tomato Bar is a fun and casual environment with a very positive culture. Our restaurants are a fast-paced environment, but having fun within a team environment is encouraged. As long as you can embrace the idea of being a contributing member of a team, you will build strong relationships at Tomato Bar, built on trust.

Tomato Bar offers health insurance for full-time team members and competitive pay. Qualities that we look for in candidates are friendliness, positivity, attention-to-detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Tomato Bar offers the following benefits to team members:

• 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members
• Health Savings Account eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members
• Sick time to full-time members
• Very flexible scheduling
• Company-wide employee discounts, including Ricochet Tacos and Blockhead Beerworks
• 401(k) benefits w/ company matching
• Competitive pay

Kitchen Staff Job Description

You will be tasked with doing your part to help Tomato Bar operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. This will require you to be adaptable and willing to do a little bit of everything that our team needs to get the needed results. Our kitchens consist of the following key positions; Pizza Line, Appetizer Line, Sandwich Line, Salad Line, Expo, Prep, Dough, and Dish.

Kitchen Staff Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and utensils
• Clean and sanitize food preparation work stations
• Assist in the food preparation process by cutting, chopping, slicing, and washing vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
• Follow all food health and safety requirements
• Assist with the unloading of deliveries and their proper storage
• Communicate kitchen needs to managers
• Interact with customers as needed

Kitchen Staff Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant preferred, but not required
• Physical ability to stand for an entire shift and lift 50+ pounds
• Willingness to work weekends and nights
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Existing knowledge of food safety procedures preferred, but not required

Tomato Bar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.