Kitchen Team Member - Crystal City

Call Your Mother Deli•Arlington, VA

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Kitchen Team Member for its Crystal City location. The role supports the kitchen team in preparing food and providing guests with a positive experience through quality food and genuine hospitality. No bagel-making experience is needed; the employer welcomes applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and emphasizes attitude, teamwork, and a solid baseline of skills. Team members may build sandwiches, prepare ingredients, set up and stock stations, follow recipes and standards, maintain fast ticket times without sacrificing quality, and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and food-safe. They learn different stations, adapt to menu changes and coaching, and help teammates where needed. The position is suited to someone who enjoys active, fast-paced work and has morning and weekend availability; night shifts are not required. The employer describes a supportive team culture with opportunities to learn and grow. The stated base pay is $18.40 per hour, with tips; the posting says total pay is likely to range from $22–$26 per hour. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging at least 30 hours per week; paid time off; 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave; a 401(k) with a 4% company match; free English and Spanish classes and Duolingo reimbursement; early access to eligible earned wages; confidential therapy and professional resources; team and community events; shift meals; and a 50% off-the-clock discount. Physical requirements include seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, communicating, standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating equipment and tools with manual dexterity. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment near hot equipment and sharp tools, with varying temperatures and occasional confined spaces. Requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation. Call Your Mother states that it is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience washing dishes, using a knife safely, following recipes, and succeeding in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Morning-person availability and weekend availability.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

No bagel experience is required; applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are welcome.
A strong attitude and baseline skills are valued more than a polished resume.
Enjoys active work, prioritizes quality as well as speed, keeps an organized station, takes pride in preparing food, treats people kindly, and works 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 through 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 support is needed.
Safely operate kitchen equipment and tools.

Benefits

Health insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week
Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week
Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week
Paid time off
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
401(k) with 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, and financial wellness
Community events and team parties
Shift meals provided
50% discount when off the clock
Tips