Kitchen Shift Lead

Boxcar Coffee Roasters•Boulder, CO

6d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Shift Lead, you will report to the Culinary Manager and be their eyes and ears on the ground when they are away. This position will also take on some of the responsibilities of the Culinary Manager, such as ordering supplies, processing inventory, and supervising and training other staff members. In addition, you will act as a line cook, using quality ingredients to produce food that is both approachable and classic, but with twists that keep it fresh. You'll be mixing dough and baking bread, roasting veggies and meats, cooking jams and sauces, and serving picture-worthy toasts, so versatility, creativity, and an eagerness for new foods are a must. This is an all-encompassing kitchen production, not your average coffee shop food re-heat. You will be prepping, cooking, and serving this food in a variety of styles that will continue to expand as our food program does. This position involves interacting with fellow cooks, barista staff, and guests daily, and helping to facilitate an efficient and supportive work environment. We are looking for service oriented people who either have BOH experience or have an interest in BOH kitchen work. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. Time management will be crucial to this position, balancing computer work, prep work, orders, and employee needs. This is a full-time position with up to 40 hours a week, with overtime as allowed. Shifts will be scheduled two weeks out and some weekend availability is required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
Available to work weekends and flexibility around the holidays
A passion for hospitality and uplifting your community
Ability to stay positive and focused under pressure
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills (written & verbal)
A detail-oriented approach, planning and time management are key
Accountability and reliability, ability to model teamwork, give and receive critical feedback
Show up to work on time and prepared to start your shift
Maintain cleanliness of yourself, your workstation and work environment as a whole
Be cognizant of the safety of yourself and others in regards to your work environment, especially with knives, the slicer, and oven
Be kind to yourself and your teammates
Lift up to 5lbs regularly and 40lbs occasionally
Stand and move around for multiple hours
Reach shelves up 8ft high, using a step stool if necessary
Taste the food you prepare to ensure its consistency and quality

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
We are looking for service oriented people who either have BOH experience or have an interest in BOH kitchen work.

Responsibilities

Prep food according to recipes, including, but not limited to, spreads, marinades, and jams, using a variety of equipment such as hand mixers, food processors, and induction burners, and be able to multiply yield sizes.
Complete required trainings to ensure competency and safety when working with knives, automatic slicer, etc.
Assemble meals to order according to plating examples and measurements provided and batch produce ready-to-eat food for later consumption, including sandwiches, salads, etc.
Comply with food safety guidelines regarding food preparation, storage, and serving to avoid contamination.
Wash dishes using an industrial dishwasher or a 3-bay sink before letting them dry and returning them to their proper spot.
Make dough and bake loaves as part of daily sandwich bread production.
Clearly communicate prep lists and other needs for next day production.
Receive and put away food and operational goods orders from vendors when necessary.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a professional demeanor in dealing with guests and co-workers alike, and report any issues with food or equipment to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner.
Perform other small tasks (such as cleaning, stocking, etc) as necessary
Put orders in for various vendors while following order guides, set par amounts, and oversee monthly inventory
Supervise and assist line cooks to ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner and assign new tasks as needed and report any issues with staff to Culinary Manager