Kitchen Team Member - Old Town

Call Your Mother Deli•Alexandria, VA
•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member for its Old Town location. The role focuses on preparing bagel sandwiches and ingredients, maintaining an organized and food-safe kitchen, and delivering fast, consistent, high-quality service. Team members learn different stations, adapt to menu changes and coaching, and help wherever the team needs support. Bagel experience is not required; the company values a positive attitude and a solid baseline of kitchen skills. The position suits someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and serving guests with genuine hospitality. It requires morning availability and weekend availability; evenings are described as free, with no night shifts.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience washing dishes, using a knife safely, following recipes, and working effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Weekend availability.
  • Ability and willingness to work morning shifts; the posting describes the candidate as a morning person.
  • Ability to work actively, prioritize quality as well as speed, maintain an organized and clean station, and work collaboratively.

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 from opening to closing.
  • Keep the kitchen stocked and prepared for busy periods.
  • Learn new stations and skills.
  • Adapt to menu changes and coaching, and work to improve.
  • Help teammates wherever needed.

Benefits

  • Pay likely to range from $25–$28 per hour with tips; base hourly rate is $17.95, and all positions earn 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) with a 4% company match.
  • Free English and Spanish classes, plus 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, team parties, and a stated focus on work/life balance.
  • Shift meals and 50% off food when off the clock.
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