Just Salad is seeking Prep Staff that will join our team. Under the general direction of the Kitchen Team Leader (Just Salad’s Kitchen Managers), Prep Staff will focus on following all our food specs and preparing our ingredients in the back of house of our operations. In line with Just Salad’s mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, you will also support initiatives to reduce Just Salad’s environmental footprint.
Prep Staff Reports to: Store’s Kitchen Team Leader and/or Chef
We are looking for people who:
- Make following recipes and food quality a top priority
- Are open to learning and following (great leaders learn to follow first)
- Are willing to adapt in a growing and ever changing environment
- Early morning availability required
Prep Staff’s Daily Responsibilities:
- Prep all JS items to recipe cards and specs
- Correct usage of oven, per recipes
- Makes sure all products day dotted as prepared
- Follow and understand all sanitation procedures
- Wears a cut glove whenever using a knife
- Clean/organize the walk-in refrigerator
- Complete prep in required time to come to work on front line
- Keep kitchen area clean and organized
Job Requirements
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Moving continuously throughout a shift
- Climb stairs
- Maintain a high degree of pace and intensity throughout shift
- Read, comprehend and follow spec book and follow recipe materials
- Clearly and professionally communicate with Restaurant Team Leader, Kitchen Team Leader and other team members
- Follow all Just Salad Safety and Health Department Policies, Procedures and Standards
We provide you with:
- Paid Training: Every team member hired is set up for success through a training that is structured and detailed. We take care of our hires the same as we do our customers.
- Growth Opportunities: We like to make opportunities available to our family before hiring externally.
- Solid Company Culture: Sustainability + Health + Connection. Anyone who joins Just Salad becomes a part of something great.
- Free meals: Up to $13 value when working.
- Flexible Schedule: Perfect for college students, busy parents or anyone who wants to get their feet wet in the restaurant business.
- Get paid daily: No need to wait for payday. You have access to your money every day!
Additional Benefits:
- Long term disability
- Hospital indemnity
- Accidental insurance
- 401k (eligible after 6 months from hire date)
All employees are eligible the 1st of the month after 60 days from hire unless noted otherwise.
About us:
Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups and smoothies. Empowering customers to “Eat with Purpose,” Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™ and home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 70 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Restaurant type:
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10065: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person