Baker & Prep Cook

Call Your Mother Deli • Denver, CO

2d • $27 - $29

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Baker & Prep Cook for its Pearl Street/Tennyson location. This kitchen production role focuses on making bagels, pastries, seasonal baked goods, and house-made ingredients while supporting the commissary’s production needs. The role suits someone who takes pride in scratch-made food, consistency, organization, food safety, and teamwork. Bagel-making experience is not required; the company will teach the role-specific skills.

The posting describes a fast-paced kitchen environment with hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, as well as occasional work in confined spaces. Physical activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The listed physical requirements may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Call Your Mother describes itself as a Jew-ish deli built around high-quality food, hospitality, and a supportive team culture. The company says it offers opportunities to learn and grow, and notes that 80% of its leaders began in hourly positions.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in food production, baking, prep cooking, or another fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to safely use a knife, follow recipes, stay organized, and take pride in producing consistently great food.
• Willingness to stay active and keep production moving without cutting corners.
• Ability to work collaboratively and help teammates.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, bake, and finish bagels, pastries, and seasonal baked goods.
• Prepare spreads, sauces, dressings, proteins, and other house-made ingredients according to recipes and production schedules.
• Prep, portion, package, label, and store products for delivery to the company’s shops.
• Monitor product quality to ensure products leaving the commissary meet company standards.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and production areas clean, organized, and food safe.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health department standards.
• Communicate inventory shortages, equipment issues, waste, and quality concerns to leadership.
• Learn new production stations and continue building skills.
• Support teammates, help train new hires, and assist wherever the team needs help.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid time off; the posting describes it as 100% paid time off.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Free English and Spanish classes, plus Duolingo reimbursement.
• Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
• Community events, team parties, and a healthy work/life balance.
• Shift meals provided and 50% off when not working.
• Generous tips; the posting estimates pay with tips at $27–$29 per hour, with a base hourly rate of $19.29.

What This Job Offers

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