Kitchen Team Member - Ballston

Call Your Mother Deli•Arlington, VA

6d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member for its Ballston location. The role focuses on preparing high-quality bagel sandwiches and other food while contributing to a fast-paced, organized, and food-safe kitchen. Team members prepare ingredients, set up and stock stations, follow recipes and standards, keep service moving without compromising quality, and help teammates where needed. They learn new stations, adapt to menu changes and coaching, and work to improve their skills. Bagel-making experience is not required; the posting emphasizes a strong attitude, teamwork, and a solid baseline of restaurant skills. The role is suited to someone who enjoys active work, values quality and speed, and brings genuine hospitality to guests and coworkers. The posting describes the position as a morning-oriented role with weekend availability and evenings free; it states that team members do not work night shifts. Pay is a base rate of $17.95 per hour plus tips, with likely total pay of $22–$24 per hour. The position involves standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely using equipment and tools. Work takes place in a fast-paced kitchen around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, with occasional work in confined spaces. Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience washing dishes, safely using a knife, following recipes, and working successfully in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Weekend availability.
Ability to work morning-oriented shifts; the posting says evenings are free and night shifts are not worked.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Base hourly pay of $17.95 plus tips; the posting estimates total pay of $22–$24 per hour with tips.
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) plan with a 4% company match.
Free English and Spanish classes and Duolingo reimbursement.
Early wage access of up to 50% of eligible earned wages before payday.
Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, and financial wellness.
Community events and team parties.
Shift meals and 50% off when not working.
Opportunities for growth and development.