Mamaleh’s Delicatessen, is hiring a Junior Bakery Sous Chef.

The Jr. Bakery Sous Chef is a junior management support position working closely with the Pastry Chef to help keep the bakery running smoothly. The Jr. Sous Chef is a positive and clean representation of the team – they help to maintain standards of quality, efficiency and method outlined by the Pastry Chef. They lead by example in the making and baking of all menu items, with solid knowledge of cake, cookie, pie, and other classic recipes. They are responsible for working a station as a member of a team. They are able to do the morning bake-off, production, set up and break down work stations, and help clean the kitchen at the end of the day. They help with ordering and production planning. They are able to lead the day in the absence of the Pastry Chef and reinforce our standards for quality and excellence.

Benefits available to you include:

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package available after 90 days for full time employees (25+ hrs/wk)
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Simple IRA + up to 3% Company Match: Invest in your retirement while lowering your taxable income
• Dining Programs: Enjoy up to a 50% discount at all restaurant locations, + Perks at Work: An employee discount program for services and products.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Located on the One Kendall Square campus
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Career Mentorship and Growth Potential

Skills and Requirements:

• Be a source of positivity for the staff with a “yes we can” attitude
• Positive, friendly and eager to learn
• Work well with direction, but able to take initiative and be independent
• Have experience baking, and following recipes, troubleshooting, and thinking critically
• Strong communication skills to convey needs to Pastry Chef and teammates and ability
• to interact in a professional manner
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
• General baking, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• Able to maintain and ensure proper food presentation and cleanliness
• Able to help others maintain a sense of urgency and comfort in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stay positive and calm under pressure and reach out appropriately for help when
• needed
• Able to maintain mental athleticism and coordination of catering orders and service needs

The Following Qualifications Are Strongly Preferred:

• 1 year baking experience in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to execute recipes with minimal hands-on instruction – comfort with basic principles of baking.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Comfort working in a restaurant environment where physical demands are present and the stresses of the job ebb and flow based on service needs, holiday times and special events.
• Spanish speaking is a plus!

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About Mamaleh’s Delicatessen

Mamaleh’s Delicatessen opened in 2016 with the goal of bringing Jewish cuisine and deli culture to the Boston area. We are grateful for the acclaim we have received, including Bon Appetit Magazine’s 50 best new restaurants in the country and Boston Magazine’s Best Deli. Thanks to our tremendously hard working staff and loyal guests, we have become a beloved part of the greater Boston community, with locations in Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston.

About Big Dipper Hospitality Group

We are committed to providing the best possible work environment and exemplary work practices for our employees. Daily, we work to nurture an inclusive workplace where all staff feel included, respected, and valued. We offer competitive wages as well as a meaningful benefits package, and we continue to make strides towards evolving our business practices to address some of the intrinsic injustices in the tipped model of the hospitality industry.

BDHG Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees in regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Bakery

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, MA 02139: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person