Kitchen Team Member - Gainesville
About The Position
Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member in Gainesville to prepare food and help deliver a strong guest experience in a fast-paced deli kitchen. The role involves building sandwiches, preparing ingredients, setting up and maintaining stations, following recipes and food-safety standards, keeping service moving without sacrificing quality, and supporting teammates wherever needed. Team members are expected to learn different stations, adapt to menu changes and coaching, and work toward continuous improvement. Bagel experience is not required. The posting seeks someone who enjoys active work, values speed and quality, keeps an organized and clean kitchen, takes pride in feeding people, and contributes to a supportive team culture. The role is suited to a morning person with weekend availability; the posting says team members do not work night shifts. The stated base rate is $16.50 per hour, with generous tips; the posting says total pay is likely to range from $27–$28 per hour. The company describes opportunities to grow, noting that 80% of its leaders started in hourly positions. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating 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. Requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience washing dishes, using a knife safely, following recipes, and performing in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Morning availability and weekend availability.
- Ability to perform the described physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A team-oriented attitude and willingness to stay active, maintain an organized kitchen, and prioritize both speed and quality.
Nice To Haves
- Bagel-making experience is not required; the posting welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Build sandwiches for guests.
- Prepare ingredients and set up stations for service.
- Follow recipes and standards to produce 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 ready for busy periods.
- Learn new stations and skills.
- Adapt to menu changes and coaching, and work to improve.
- Help teammates wherever needed.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment and tools.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week.
- Paid time off.
- 100% paid parental leave for 12 weeks.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Free English and Spanish classes.
- 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 provided and 50% off food when off the clock.
- Generous tips; the posting estimates total pay at $27–$28 per hour including tips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
