Company description

We make award winning pasta using the finest ingredients possible for superior quality, nutrition, and most importantly, taste.

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Unique all-in-one culinary position covering monthly menu planning, daily prep and cooking of all prepared foods, customer service, food retail sales, purchasing and inventory control. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, hard-working, experienced cook to join our team at the Boston Public Market. We are looking for a team playerwith an unwavering focus on customer service, food preparation and a love for fresh pasta and locally sourced ingredients! Market operates Wednesday-Sunday from 8am-8pm (7-9 hour shift at a time). 40 hours per week

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• create an Italian-focused monthly menu based on seasonality and availability of ingredients from other BPM vendors whenever possible
• daily prep and cooking of pasta salads, sauces and all other prepared meals
• made-to-order lunches from 11am-3pm daily
• inventory of all ingredients and food items
• purchasing of ingredients and food items using web based ordering system (iPad provided)
• understanding of basic plate costs
• recipe development
• quality control
• general organization and cleanliness inc. cleaning of food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines
• excellent customer skills (and often juggling cooking with customer service simultaneously)
• use of point of sale system
• use of Hobart scale and labeling system
• ability to work on your feet for 8+ hours/ day
• must be able to lift 50+ lbs
• must show strong initiative as an eager self-starter with a desire to learn more and assume responsibility
• ability to work independently
• product selling and sampling (inc. general food safety practices)
• ability to educate customers on our brand by describing product line in detail along with the Boston Public Market concept as a whole
• Prepare authentic and creative fresh product on our pasta extruder when needed (not a primary job function)
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a restaurant setting
• Experience with retail sales/ customer service a huge plus
• Passion for the craft of making pasta and knack for inspired quality
• Some experience with cooking fresh pasta
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about food and local food industry
• Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• ServeSafe Certification required (or willingness to become certified)
• Formal culinary training preferred.

Compensation

this position is: hourly

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline