Position Overview

Join our team as a Kitchen Crew Member and become an essential part of Elixir's culinary journey. In this role, you will embody Elixir's core values while creating healthy, transparent, and delectable dishes for our guests. Your commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety and quality standards is paramount as you contribute to the overall guest experience. As a Kitchen Crew Member, you will be more than a prep cook; you will be a versatile team player willing to roll up your sleeves and ensure the seamless operation of our establishment. At Elixir, we believe in cross-training, giving you the opportunity to take on various roles within our crew, regardless of where you start.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Prepare daily dishes according to anticipated sales, including special orders and event requirements.
Precision and Speed: Execute tasks and recipes with precision and efficiency.
Food Safety: Adhere to strict food safety practices, including First In, First Out (FIFO), to uphold our food quality and safety standards.
Recipe Adherence: Follow prep worksheets and recipes meticulously when preparing both cold and hot food items.
Knife Safety: Employ proper knife safety procedures in all kitchen activities.
Equipment Mastery: Operate ovens and hot prep equipment, ensuring accurate temperature for all hot and cooked foods. Proficiency with food processors and other cold prep equipment is crucial.
Maintaining Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including prep tables, hot lines, coolers, prep sinks, floors, walk-in coolers, walls, and storage areas.
Meat Processing: Handle meat processing, vacuum sealing, and operating sous vide machines as required.
Station Organization: Set up and break down the oven station, maintaining an organized hot prep zone and equipment.
Inventory Management: Facilitate communication between Service Team Members and Kitchen, managing inventory levels in front line areas, prep zones, ovens, and reach-ins.
Menu Knowledge: Stay updated on our evolving salad menu and ingredients.
Product Rotation: Receive orders, stock products, and rotate inventory to ensure freshness following FIFO principles.
Cleaning Projects: Undertake daily and weekly cleaning projects as assigned.

Requirements/Desired Traits

Experience: Prior experience in food, restaurant, or team-oriented roles is preferred.
Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Food Safety Expertise: Knowledge of proper food safety handling practices.
Adaptability: Comfort in a fast-paced kitchen environment with various food prep equipment.
Team Player: A positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork.
Passion for Health: A genuine passion for a healthy lifestyle and promoting it through food.
Quick Learner: Ability to learn and adapt swiftly to changing responsivities.
Accountability: A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to upholding high food preparation and safety standards.
Self-Motivated: Capacity to work independently and take initiative when needed.

Elixir Benefits

Positive Work Environment: Join a welcoming and supportive team in a fun and positive work environment.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive wages for your role.
Career Development: Find opportunities for advancement and career growth within our organization
Discounts: Receive a 25% discount on our delicious and healthy food offerings.
Free Meals: Enjoy healthy and delicious meals, with one free bowl or smoothie provided for every 4+ hours worked.

The Kitchen Crew Member position at Elixir offers a dynamic and rewarding culinary experience, where your dedication to quality, teamwork, and safety will shine. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the creation of memorable dining experiences.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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