Kitchen Team Member - Park View

Call Your Mother Deli•Washington, DC

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member at its Park View location. The role centers on preparing food and delivering a consistently good guest experience in a fast-paced kitchen. The position suits someone who enjoys staying active, values quality as well as speed, keeps an organized and clean station, and contributes as part of a supportive team. No bagel-making experience is needed; the posting says a strong attitude and baseline skills are more important than a polished resume. The employer describes this as a morning-oriented role with weekend availability and evenings free, with no night shifts. With tips, expected pay is likely to range from $22–$26 per hour; the base rate is $18.40 per hour, and all positions earn tips. Eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week can receive health, dental, and vision insurance. The employer also highlights paid time off, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) with a 4% company match, language classes, Duolingo reimbursement, early wage access, confidential therapy and other professional resources, team and community events, shift meals, and a 50% off-the-clock discount. The position involves working around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, and occasionally in confined spaces. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds. These requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience washing dishes, safely using a knife, following recipes, and succeeding in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Weekend availability.
Ability or willingness to work as part of a team and help teammates.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A morning-person preference and willingness to work morning-oriented shifts.
Enjoyment of active work, organized stations, maintaining a clean kitchen, and preparing food for others.
An emphasis on quality, hospitality, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

Build sandwiches for guests.
Prepare ingredients and set up stations for service.
Follow recipes and standards to maintain consistent food quality.
Maintain fast ticket times without sacrificing quality.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and food-safe from opening to close.
Keep the kitchen stocked and ready for busy service periods.
Learn new stations and skills.
Adapt to menu changes and coaching, and work to improve.
Help teammates wherever needed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week.
Paid time off.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
Free English and Spanish classes.
Duolingo reimbursement.
Early access to up to 50% of eligible earned wages before payday.
Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
Community events and team parties.
Shift meals at no cost.
50% discount when off the clock.
Tips; the posting estimates total pay with tips at $22–$26 per hour.