Prep Chef - East Lyme, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $19 per hour

We are bringing our small town charm to Connecticut and are currently hiring for experienced FT/PT(not seasonal)Prep Chefs.

As a Prep Chef, you will be responsible forthe daily preparation and execution of our breakfast and lunch menu. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure all dishes meet our standards for quality and presentation whilemaintaininga clean, efficient workspace during busy service hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Assembly& Quality:Prepareand oversee breakfast and lunch menu items.Maintain recipe consistency and qualityfollowingSturbridge Coffee Housestandards.

• Food Knowledge:Maintaina thorough understanding of the menu, ingredients, and food allergens.

• Collaboration:Work effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth,timelyservice.

• Cleanliness:Maintainan organized station and follow strict sanitation protocols during and after rush periods.

• Stocking:Assistwith restocking food items, organizing deliveries, and putting supplies in their proper areas.

• Compliance:Follow all local and state health department regulations and safety protocols.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Must be at least 18years of age (standard for equipment operation).
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous kitchen, quick service or line cook experience preferred; ServSafecertification is a plus.

• Ability to read and speak English to understand safety instructions and interact with the team.

• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of anup to8-hour shift.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to40 lbs.
• Works well in a team environment
  

Benefits:

• We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassmentin accordance withthe Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act.We also provide a positive, supporting,dramafree culture.

• Flexible hours with two days off in a row.

• Free meal with an 8-hour shift.

Mini Sturbridge Coffee House is a subsidiary of Sturbridge Coffee House which has grown from a small caf over the last 19 years, into a bustling coffee house, with multiple Mini Sturbridge Coffee House locations.
We serve hundreds of people in the heart of Sturbridge, MA and beyond. We wouldn't be the great coffee house we are today, nor be opening additional locations, without the dedication of every employee and customer over the years.