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Spiced Black Crew Member

At Spiced Black, stepping through the doors means feeling known, seen, and cared for. Join us in spreading joy and making fresh, healthy, and flavorful Black foods accessible to all. We offer a supportive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and employee development commitment.

Wage Range: $15 - $17 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Plus Tips
• Weekly Pay
• Cash Performance Incentives
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holiday)
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee Meal Plan
• Free Uniforms

Spiced Black, a salad and grain bowl restaurant, celebrates Black Heritage foods. Our healthy heritage cuisine, inspired by the African diaspora, is crafted for easy enjoyment in a fast-paced life.

Job Summary:

As a Crew Member, wear multiple hats as a crucial part of the Spiced Black team. Tasks include Front of the House (FOH) duties, Prep Cook responsibilities, cooking on the grill, and maintaining cleanliness in various areas.

Responsibilities:

• Flavor First:
• Season and cook food according to recipes
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients
• Connection:
• Educate guests about our menu
• Respond to guest feedback professionally
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift to connect with guests
• Pride:
• Take ownership of your station
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas
• Keep kitchen, dining room, and restrooms clean and organized
• Restock stations and assist with deliveries
• Love:
• Focus on self-improvement and support team success
• Solve problems through open-mindedness and inclusivity

Qualifications:

• Required:
• At least 16 years old
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
• Passion for helping and serving others
• Effective communication skills
• Teachable with a friendly and enthusiastic attitude
• Desire to learn how to cook
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred:
• Previous knowledge of food service regulations
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or willing to attain)
• Previous experience as a prep cook or cook

The simple notion that better food betters lives is what excites us at Spiced Black. Our menu of healthy heritage cuisine is inspired by the African diaspora and crafted in a manner that's easy to eat and enjoy when life moves fast.

When you step through the doors at Spiced Black, you feel known, and seen, and most of all, cared for. We hope you'll join us as we continue to spread joy and shape what comes next on our mission to make Black foods more fresh; healthy foods with more flavor; and fresh and highly flavored Black foods more accessible to all.