Seeking passionate & hardworking individuals!
We are always looking for the next right fit for our growing team. Want to work with us? Apply below!
Eva’s Little Kitchen is an eclectic and modern bakery, grab-and-go café, and catering company, offering a variety of provisions that are both delicious and beautiful. We serve everything from breakfast pastries, cookies, and cake, to family-style meals, sandwiches, salads, soup, and more! Everything is scratch-made and prepared in-house by our talented team of cooks. We seek to provide delight and comfort to each of our customers through our warm hospitality and spectacular, globally-inspired food. We believe in the power of food to bring people together and our success depends on our amazing, hardworking staff. Eva’s Little Kitchen is proud to offer a comfortable, clean, and modern work environment and training in each position. In addition to competitive pay, we are committed to helping our team grow within our company. We aim to provide a work/life balance that is hard to find in the food industry. Join our team and become part of our exciting, rapidly growing company! We are looking for reliable, team players who are looking for long-term employment in a steady environment.
Pastry Sous Chef
As the Pastry Sous Chef at Eva’s Little Kitchen, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the production of a wide range of baked goods, including laminated dough products, enriched doughs, cookies, pies, bars, layer cakes, French macarons, and more. Working under the supervision of the Executive Pastry Chef, you will contribute to the development of innovative and delicious pastry offerings while maintaining consistency and adhering to established standards. This position requires a passion for baking, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills to coordinate and support the pastry team.
Responsibilities:
Menu Development:
- Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to create and update menus seasonally.
- Develop new and innovative pastry recipes as needed.
- Ensure a diverse and appealing selection of desserts that complements our overall culinary offerings
Production and Execution:
- Participate in the day-to-day production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
- Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage kitchen resources efficiently.
Staff Supervision and Training:
- Lead and inspire the pastry team by providing guidance, training, and motivation
- Coordinate and delegate tasks and prep lists among pastry staff to ensure smooth operations.
Quality Control:
- Conduct regular tastings to ensure that all pastries meet the established standards.
- Monitor production processes to identify and address any quality issues promptly.
- Implement corrective measures as needed to maintain high-quality standards.
Collaboration with Savory Culinary Team:
- Work closely with the Executive Sous Chef and other kitchen management to maintain a cohesive and integrated kitchen operation.
- Collaborate on cross-departmental savory pastry menu items
Kitchen Management:
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling procedures.
- Help clean and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Optimize workflow to minimize waste
- MUST HAVE: Minimum of 1-3 years of professional pastry experience
- MUST be able to work as early as 5AM
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification in pastry arts from a recognized culinary institute, preferred but not required.
- Proficient in a wide range of pastry techniques, including but not limited to laminated dough production, enriched doughs, cookies, pies and tarts, cakes, and macaronage.
- Extensive knowledge of pastry ingredients, flavor profiles, and presentation techniques.
- Strong organizational l skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
- Flexibility to adapt to changing menu requirements, customer preferences, and industry trends.
- Problem-solving skills to address challenges in real-time and the confidence to address them!
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, following all sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.
- Genuine passion for pastry arts and a commitment to staying informed about industry trends and advancements.
- Enthusiasm for experimenting with new flavors profiles and techniques.
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Work with a sense of urgency
Bakery Counter Staff
What you will do:
As a Front of House Counter Staff member, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive and hospitable customer experience. Your main responsibility will be to ensure efficient and effective counter service, handle transactions, and interact clearly with customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Eva’s Little Kitchen offers a comfortable work environment and extensive training in each position. Employees will gain valuable service experience working at the front line of a cafe environment while acting as an ambassador for our company, and providing a high level of hospitality to customers.
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers with a warm and welcoming demeanor as they enter the bakery/cafe.
- Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, providing recommendations and describing menu items as needed.
- Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages to the highest quality standards.
- Assist with preparing and serving bakery items, such as pastries, sandwiches, and desserts.
- Handle cash and electronic transactions securely and accurately using our point-of-sale system.
- Maintain a clean and organized counter area, ensuring a visually appealing and sanitary environment.
- Regularly restock items at the counter and bakery display to ensure products are always available.
- Respond to customer inquiries, address concerns, and resolve complaints in a professional manner.
- Uphold company policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with other team members to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Participate in periodic team meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role or barista experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Willingness to learn and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service is essential.
- A customer-oriented and friendly attitude with the ability to engage and connect with customers effectively.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and maintain an orderly work area.
- Attention to detail in processing orders, handling transactions, and ensuring accurate inventory management.
- A commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing demands.
- Availability to arrive to work as early as 7AM
- Availabilty to work on weekends, holidays, and occasional evening shifts.
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- We ask that you have availability for 3-4 shifts a week. We are looking for part-time availability, 25-30 hours per week.
- Applicants must be enthusiastic, hard-working, possess strong guest service skills, eager to learn, and be able to work in a professional kitchen environment.
- We are seeking self-motivated, fast-learning employees who work well in a fun, positive, fast-paced team environment with possibilities for advancement.
- Previous cafe counter staff, barista, or restaurant front-of-the-house experience is helpful, but not mandatory.
If interested in applying for this position, please respond with your resume and 2-3 dates and times that you are available for an interview.