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Motor House Seeks a Kitchen Assistant

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$17/HR, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Expected to work 15hrs per week, onsite.

OUR MISSION: Motor House is a creative crossroads rooted in the culture of Baltimore. We are a non profit arts hub, gallery, and performance space that encourages new visions, bold experiments, and emerging voices to celebrate the artistry of our city.

OUR VISION: Motor House envisions a world where creatives are empowered and thriving in their careers.

This position may require work or participation in events outside of normal working hours. Non-exempt and hourly employees will be paid their regular hourly wage for all scheduled and worked hours to a maximum of 59 hours per paid period. Hours in excess of 30 hours per week require prior management approval and will be paid per Federal and State employment guidelines.
Standard Operating Hours for Showroom Bar and kitchen are Monday 7PM - 12AM, Wednesday 7PM - 12AM, Thursday through Saturday 6PM - 10PM.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for following recipes to consistently serve high quality meals to customers as well as maintaining an orderly kitchen by following opening and closing procedures. The Cook will support the vision of the Kitchen Manager and Showroom Manager.

  • Reports to: ‘Kitchen Manager’ and ‘Showroom General Manager’

  • Collaborates Closely with: ‘Bartender’, ‘Front of House Coordinator’, ‘Event Assistant’’, ‘Technical Assistant’, Security contractors

  • Supervises: N/A

  • Expected to maintain a collaborative, supportive, safe atmosphere among all Motor House Arts staff, clients, and guests.

Essential Job Functions:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, and the employee will be notified.

Provide Excellent Food Service and Maintain a Clean and Inviting Workspace:

  • Appropriate Customer service representative for our diverse customer base

  • Maintain portion control and consistent recipe execution

  • Well versed in Showroom food and drink menu and able to make recommendations

  • Maintain a clean workspace, follow opening and closing procedures

  • Daily trash removal

  • Maintain a consistent, efficient work schedule

  • Acts in alignment with the strategic direction set forth by the Managing Director; collaborates with the Managing Director and SGM through scheduled and informal feedback and planning conversations within established operational roles. Supports fiscal responsibility and stewardship of organizational resources.

Meetings

  • Monthly All Staff Meeting (Mandatory)

    • Present operational updates regarding Showroom to the entire staff, create an open line of communication with full Motor House Arts team to facilitate a collaborative environment

  • Recurring Showroom Staff Meeting (Mandatory unless pre-approved by Showroom Manager)

    • To communicate bar and kitchen operations and maintenance updates to essential staff in order to maintain high quality of service and space maintenance standards

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be 21+yrs of age

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with our diverse customer base

  • Excellent sales and customer service skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

  • Proficient with Toast POS.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years of bartending and kitchen experience required.

Alcohol Awareness and ServSafe certification preferred. If not already certified, Motor House Arts will require it within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and fast-paced movement required.

Frequent bending, stretching, and lifting required.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Salary Range
Part-Time/Hourly
Job Title:
Kitchen Assistant
Benefit Package
$17/HR, Part-Time, Non-Exempt Expected to work 15hrs  per week, onsite. 

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