Wood-Fired Pizza Cook

Position Overview:

We are seeking a cook for our wood-fired pizza kiosk for the 2023 season. The kiosk features sourdough pizza made with locally sourced organic wheat in an outdoor wood-fired oven paired with local craft beverages. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while still being a part of a larger team. As the candidate grows into the role they will take responsibility for all aspects of the pizza program including placing orders, executing service, training/leading the team, and working the wood-fired oven during service. They will work with management and local producers to develop and execute weekly rotating pizza specials highlighting the bounty of the Hudson Valley and our signature sourdough crust. This is a customer-facing position ideal for someone with a true passion for hospitality and wood-fired pizza. The kiosk is part of Bread Alone's new carbon-neutral campus in the heart of the Catskills.

Hours: This is a full-time position with a Thursday-Sunday schedule. Working hours will be between 8am-6pm, with 10-hour shifts. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance.

Bread Alone's Worldview: Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe, efficient, high quality operation of assigned station(s)
• Create sustainability in our job environment through collaboration with your teammates in achieving our goals
• Demonstrate a commitment to Bread Alone’s core mission to consistently deliver high quality organic baked goods and prepared foods to the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions
• Actively and immediately communicate any issues to managers in your department
• Ensure that Bread Alone personal safety, culture, and food safety standards are being followed by you and all team members on your station
• Responsible for proper, safe equipment operation, including calibration, routine maintenance and routine troubleshooting as set by managers and training materials
• Provide feedback to managers and training department on areas of our protocols and training guidelines that need improvement
• Ensure that you and any professionals assigned to your station are following the break schedule. Communicate with your manager regarding any need for adjustments based on workflow as necessary
• Organize and delegate tasks as needed to any professionals assigned to your station
• Listen to team members, provide feedback to manager on any issues and seek support when necessary
• Coach and encourages team members to perform according to Bread Alone rules but defer any corrective or disciplinary action to their manager
• Report to manager any issues that arise that are outside supervisor responsibilities

Job Requirements:

• Pizza experience a plus
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willing and able to work weekends
• Able to stand for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Able to work in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
• Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold
• Able to twist and bend repeatedly for long periods of time
• Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Able to pull, push, move and lift to waist level
• Able to carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds in a safe and controlled manner
• Able to work with, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner according to Bread Alone guidelines
• Able and willing to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assigned uniform as required per company policy
• Willing to follow all safety guidelines set out by Bread Alone
• Team members must be willing to work consistently throughout the year which includes holidays and weekends

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation: Bread Alone is deeply committed to ethically balancing the demands of the business and paying a living wage to all those who contribute to our success. Pay for this position is $17.50 to $21 per hour plus tips.

We Offer:

• Company-Wide, Quarterly Bonus: All full-time employees are included in our quarterly bonus program. As you spend more time with us you earn a bigger share of our bonus pool. As our business succeeds, so too will you.
• Twice Annual Review: Every year you will receive 2 rounds of feedback on your professional development and will be eligible for a merit increase during annual reviews
• 401k: Employer match of up to 4% after 6 months
• Paid Time Off: We respect work-life balance. PTO is front-loaded based on employee's anniversary
• Wellness Time: During the first year of employment wellness time for hourly employees is accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked totaling a yearly amount of 56 hours. For salaried managers, the time is front-loaded upon hire date. Unused time is paid out on the employees one year anniversary
• CDPHP Health Insurance: Healthcare available through CDPHP
• Dental Insurance: Available through Delta Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance: Provided to all employees at no cost
• Educational Assistance: Reimbursed up to $2,000 annually