Back of House Staff

Max Mara Cafe - Manhasset Americana • Manhasset, NY

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About The Position

The Back of House Staff at Max Mara Cafe is responsible for supporting kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. This part-time role requires physical stamina and a commitment to quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Familiarity with basic commercial kitchen knowledge
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs)
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Food preparation skills
• Sanitization knowledge
• Ingredient measurement skills
• Basic cooking skills
• Food storage knowledge

Responsibilities

• Sets up and sanitizes the workstations
• Measures ingredients and seasonings and prepares cooking ingredients for service
• Undertakes basic cooking duties such as cutting lettuce, portioning dressings
• Ensures all food and other items are stored properly and tagged, date-labeled, covered, and rotated effectively
• Complies with sanitation guidelines
• Labels, stocks, and organizes all ingredients on shelves for easy accessibility
• Works efficiently with team members and complies with company procedures and food safety standards
• Keeps utensils and equipment clean and sanitary at all times
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work
• Assists other stations or areas of the venue when requested by management
• Performs additional tasks assigned by management to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cost control, consistency, and cleanliness
• Is quick, diligent, and willing to improve on the job
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude
• Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing is required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed