Kitchen Team Member - Fort Collins

Call Your Mother Deli•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member in Fort Collins. The role is in a fast-paced kitchen and involves preparing bagel sandwiches and other food, supporting smooth service, and maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, organization, and food safety. No bagel-making experience is required; the company values a positive attitude, teamwork, and a solid baseline of kitchen skills. The employer describes a supportive, energetic team culture focused on genuine hospitality, collaboration, and opportunities to learn and grow. The position is suited to someone who enjoys staying active, cares about speed and quality, can work mornings and weekends, and wants evenings free. The base hourly rate is $18.81, and the posting says pay is likely to range from $25–$27 per hour with tips. The job includes physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds. It also involves working around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, and occasionally in confined spaces. These demands may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 and willingness to work morning shifts.
Ability to work actively and collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and cleanliness.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bagel experience is not required; a positive attitude and a strong baseline of kitchen skills are valued over a polished resume.
Enjoys staying active, organized station work, quality food preparation, and genuine hospitality.

Responsibilities

Build sandwiches for guests.
Prepare ingredients and set up stations for service.
Follow recipes and standards to maintain consistent food quality.
Keep ticket times fast without sacrificing quality.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen 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 continually work to improve.
Help teammates wherever support is needed.

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, 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, financial wellness, and more.
Community events, team parties, and a focus on work-life balance.
Shift meals provided and 50% off food when off the clock.
Generous tips in addition to the base hourly rate.