Team Member | Key Holder

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local eatery in Burlington, Vermont, is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare and bake biscuits, assist in daily operations, and maintain kitchen standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring food safety, and supporting the opening and closing of eateries. This role offers opportunities for teamwork and personal growth while ensuring quality service and food preparation.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes for baking and cooking.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
• Experience with food service preparation and large batch cooking.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake biscuits and other baked goods.
• Support opening and closing of two eateries.
• Maintain food quality standards and sanitation.
• Monitors food temps for safety and quality; ensures proper sanitizing temperatures.
• Cleans equipment and storerooms; follows sanitation and safety rules.
• Stores unused food; disposes of leftovers; handles food storage properly.
• Operates standard kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ability to follow a recipe

Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices

Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment

Stand for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

This role is responsible in the preparation of making biscuits and other unique dishes in the kitchen, as well as helping open and close the eateries. The position is responsible for performing routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, helping customers, working with team members, and holds a key to the eateries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and bakes biscuits and baked goods; prepares and combines necessary ingredients and follows recipes as needed.
• Provides leadership in being a key holder - support the opening and closing of two eateries in downtown Charleston.
• Assists in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjusts and extends recipes as needed; maintains food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
• Monitors temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitors water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Cleans equipment, utensils and appliances and stores food supplies; assures compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; cleans refrigerators and storerooms as required.
• Assists in storing unused food and supplies; disposes of unusable leftovers; utilizes proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Operates a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Requires frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, and twisting
• Most duties are performed while standing
• Requires repetitive motion with hands and arms
• Exposure to various temperature changes
• Requires reading, writing, and average math skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to follow a recipe.
• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements and health and safety regulations.
• Available to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends if needed.

Please note this job description does not cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Callie’s 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 (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.