Sandwich Station: Prep & Line Cook

Blue Loon Bakery; New London (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage with shared tips

Job summary

Blue Loon Bakery in New London, NH is hiring a Sandwich Station/Prep Cook to join our small, close-knit team. You will craft breakfast and lunch items, assemble sandwiches, quiches, salads, soups, and more, while maintaining quality and presentation.

We value pride in food and a strong work ethic. The role requires 1 year of experience, knife skills, and availability on weekends and early mornings; you’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen and support the team to keep service smooth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role or in a food preparation environment.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail, with a commitment to ensuring every product meets our quality standards.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, including strong knife skills, experience working on a made-to-order cook line, and the ability to follow written recipes.
• A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work weekends and early morning shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients with precision and care to ensure freshness and quality for dine-in, take-out, and catering orders.
• Assemble, cook, and package a variety of menu items—including sandwiches, quiches, salads, soups, parfaits, and more—while maintaining our high standards for quality and presentation.
• Prepare made-to-order breakfast and lunch items efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy hours.
• Assisting with other kitchen tasks as needed to support the bakery team.

Skills

1 year experience

fast-paced kitchen

knife skills

team oriented

attention to detail

weekend/early hours

Tools

Made-to-order cook line

Job description

Join the Team at the Blue Loon as a Sandwich Station/Prep Cook!

The Blue Loon, located in the charming New England town of New London, NH, is looking for a Sandwich Station/Prep Cook to join our talented team. If you take pride in preparing great food, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and appreciate being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Sandwich Station/Prep Cook at Blue Loon Bakery, you will be essential to crafting the delicious breakfast and lunch items our customers love. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing ingredients with precision and care to ensure freshness and quality for dine-in, take-out, and catering orders.
• Assemble, cook, and package a variety of menu items—including sandwiches, quiches, salads, soups, parfaits, and more—while maintaining our high standards for quality and presentation.
• Prepare made-to-order breakfast and lunch items efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy hours.
• Assisting with other kitchen tasks as needed to support the bakery team.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring the following:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role or in a food preparation environment.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail, with a commitment to ensuring every product meets our quality standards.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, including strong knife skills, experience working on a made-to-order cook line, and the ability to follow written recipes.
• A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• A passion for great food and pride in producing consistently high-quality products.
• Availability to work weekends and early morning shifts is required.

Why Join the Blue Loon?

At Blue Loon, we take pride in creating high-quality food, baked goods, and specialty coffees that bring joy to our community. We are a small, dedicated team that values collaboration, creativity, and a shared love of great food. Joining us means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. We believe in doing things the right way-from scratch-made food and exceptional hospitality to supporting one another as a team.

Hourly wage plus shared tips (usually an additional $3-$5 an hour)