Baker & Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Description

BAKER & PREP COOK
WICKER PARK
HUSTLE HARD. 
MAKE DELICIOUS BAGELS. 
EAT DELICIOUS BAGELS.
SPREAD CARB LOVE.GRAB YOUR GOGGLES - LET'S DIVE RIGHT IN:

• Pay that adds up QUICK! With tips, your pay is likely to range from $21-24/hour. The base hourly rate for this role is $17.05/hour + all positions earn generous tips. 
• Grow with us! 80% of our leaders started in hourly positions. 
• Work with other good human beings. Teammates who care and have each other's backs like chiroprac’!
• Health Insurance. Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time (avg 30+ hrs/wk) team members.
• 100% Paid time off Because you deserve it…duh 
• 100% Paid, 12 week parental leave for time with the itty, bitty baby!
• 401(k) with 4% company match. Plan for a bright and beautiful future!
• Step your knowledge game up. Free English and Spanish classes, plus Duolingo reimbursement.
• Early Wage Access. Instantly get up to 50% of your eligible earned wages before payday!
• Real support when life gets complicated. Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
• Company culture that doesn’t suck. Community events, team parties, and a healthy work/life balance.
• BAGELS ON THE HOUSE! Shift meals on us, plus 50% off when you're off the clock.

If you’re picking up what we’re laying down, keep reading!

Call Your Mother is the Jew-ish deli where Boca meets Brooklyn, grandma-level hospitality meets seriously good bagel sandwiches, and hard work meets face-melting vibes.

Husband-and-wife team Andrew and Chef Dani built Call Your Mother around one simple idea: people deserve incredible food made by people who give an F. From our first farmers market stand in 2018, to shops across the DMV, Colorado, Chicago, and Philadelphia, we've grown by obsessing over the details and blasting the music and laughing along the way. Behind every great guest experience is an even greater kitchen team.

• You love making things from scratch and take pride in doing them right.
• You know consistency is the secret ingredient behind great food.
• You enjoy staying active and keeping production moving without cutting corners.
• You like organized stations, sharp execution, and a clean kitchen.
• You treat strangers like neighbors. It’s cool to be nice!
• You see this as a team sport without big egos and  jump in when a teammate is in need.

If you're catching what we’re throwing, please read on!

No two production shifts are exactly alike, but you might:

• Mix, shape, proof, bake, and finish bagels, pastries, and seasonal baked goods.
• Prepare spreads, sauces, dressings, proteins, and other house-made ingredients following recipes and production schedules.
• Prep, portion, package, label, and store products for delivery to our shops.
• Monitor product quality to ensure everything leaving the commissary meets CYM standards.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and production areas clean, organized, and food safe.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health department standards every step of the way.
• Communicate inventory shortages, equipment issues, waste, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Learn new production stations and continuously build your skills.
• Support teammates, help train new hires, and pitch in wherever the team needs you most.

Variety is the spice of life, and we hire folks with a crazy wide range of backgrounds! You'll do well if you have at least one year of experience in food production, baking, prep cooking, or another fast-paced kitchen environment. If you can safely wield a knife, follow recipes, stay organized, and take pride in producing consistently great food, we'll teach you the rest.The right attitude and a strong baseline > a polished resume.

We're building a place where people grind hard, share lots of good (and bad) jokes, and have the chance to make a guest's day through food made with love and genuine hospitality. Most importantly, we're creating a culture where members of the squad can shape their futures and grow into their dream careers. 

If you're looking for a place where you can belong, learn, and contribute to a brand with bigbigbig momentum, we'd love to meet you!

Come make somebody's day (Yours Included): Apply today!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands for this position include seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, and communicating effectively; standing, walking, reaching, bending, and performing repetitive physical movements; lifting up to 50 pounds; and safely operating equipment and tools using manual dexterity. This role also requires working in a fast-paced environment around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, and occasionally working in confined spaces. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.