Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Diversity, FIFO, Food Presentation, Food Safety, Food Services, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Plating Processes, Quality Management, Safety Standards, Sanitation, Team Player
LOCATION
Rhinebeck, NY
POSTED
Today
At Bread Alone, our cafés are lively spaces where community matters, and good food brings people together. As a Line Cook, you'll prepare savory dishes in our café kitchens while also supplying our three cafés with high-quality, from-scratch components, from sauces to locally sourced proteins. You'll gain hands-on experience executing recipes to spec, maintaining consistency and quality, and working alongside a dedicated team.
Requirements
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay steady when things get busy
You care about quality, consistency, and doing things the right way
You are dependable, punctual, and take pride in your work
You bring a positive attitude and work well with a team
You are eager to learn new skills and techniques and to grow in your role
What you'll do
Work the café line preparing breakfast and lunch menu items to spec
Supply all three of our cafés with high-quality savory components, including sauces, roasted vegetables, and proteins
Stock, prep, and maintain your station with attention to FIFO rotation and cleanliness
Cook and compose dishes, including plating and garnishing, with consistency and attention to detail
Maintain a complete working knowledge of recipes, techniques, and equipment
Move seamlessly between stations, supporting teammates as needed
Practice the highest standards of food safety and sanitation
Prior kitchen or food service experience is helpful, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are most important
Comfortable working in a physical environment (standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in hot conditions)
Clear communication skills and ability to work well with a team
Flexibility to work a consistent seasonal schedule, including weekends and holidays
Respect for food safety and cleanliness standards (personal hygiene, no jewelry or false nails, minimal makeup or fragrance)
Commitment to building a workplace community that values diversity, inclusion, and shared growth
Bread Alone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, provided that such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.