Kitchen Staff Member J. Lights Market & Cafe
- Date Posted October 15, 2020
- Location Durham, NC
- Category Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
I have worked for 2 consecutive B Corporations. Benefit Corporations are companies with a triple bottom-line focus of People, Planet, and Profits. As the owner of J. Lights, I will work to bring basic employee benefits to the Service Industry. I plan to offer the option for 50% Medical Insurance Reimbursement through the Small Business Healthcare tax credit to all full-time employees along with 2 weeks of PTO with a 3rd week offered in the 2nd year of employment. Lastly, I will offer monthly incentives to management staff for sales performance and customer satisfaction. I plan to operate with open book management that will be discussed during monthly All Staff meetings. I want my staff to learn, thrive, and enjoy their job.
Lights Purpose Statement:
To manifest our love and talent by providing our customers’ favorite brands and proving that sustainable business can be a force for good.
Core Values & Beliefs:
- Remember that we are incredibly lucky to provide something fine that enhances people’s lives while surpassing customers’ expectations
- Source unique, local, and economical goods for customers
- Promote and enjoy craft culture
- Foster social, environmental, and cultural change as a business role model with a focus on sustainability
- Be Environmental Stewards by honoring nature in all areas of business
- Cultivate Potential and Support Growth of coworkers with learning, high-involvement culture, and pursuit of new opportunities
- Seek and Support balance with the myriad of needs of the company, coworkers, and our families
- Trust each other and commit to authentic relationships and communication
- Continuously seek improvement by innovating and increasing efficiency
- Have fun
J.Lights Market is your neighborhood spot for chef driven food and original, craft made cocktails. J.Lights brings grocery, prepared foods, beer and wine to the community in an ethical, sustainable, and profitable manner.
BOH Job Description:
J.Lights is seeking creative, passionate, flexible line cooks to join our team. As a BOH team member you will be responsible daily for:
- Understands and follows proper food safety and sanitation procedures
- Properly sets up and breaking down assigned station
- Rotate, labels ,and dates all food products to ensure only the freshest, Highest quality ingredients.
- Ensures the care for all facilities and equipment, while using them in safe manner.
- Has complete knowledge of menu ticket times for all stations.
- Follows all recipe/production specifications
- Assist in in maintaining and organizing all storage areas
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation
What we’re looking for in our next team member:
-Passion for food and willingness to learn.
-Fundamental knowledge of culinary skills.
-Ability to be a team player and lead by example.
-Willingness to learn and be promoted within a growing company.
-Positive attitude towards oneself and fellow team members.
-Ability to Multitask.
-Cleanliness and Pride in attire, workspace, and product.
-Guest orientated mindset.
-Strong communication skills with team members.
-Staying calm under pressure, while keeping the workplace a fun environment!
-At least 2 years of experience working in a fast paced restaurant.
-ServSafe preferred
**We pay a livable wage of $15/ hour.
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions