
NOW HIRING
Back of House Staff
We are looking for skilled and passionate cooks to help launch an exciting new restaurant concept in downtown Albuquerque. Buds and Beans, a coffee and beer lounge, offers a range of classic comfort foods inspired by global cuisines, with an artisanal local flair. Experience is a plus but we will train the right candidates. We are an equal opportunity and LGBTQ friendly workplace. Pay starting at $13/hr + tip pooling based on hours worked, PTO & sick leave for everyone, free parking & shift meal, and more.
SKILLS
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Food safety knowledge
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Ability to stand for long periods
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Able to lift up to 60lbs
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Ability to consistently cook written recipes
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Able to quickly and consistently cook menu items with speed and efficiency accounting for modifiers including preferences and accommodating allergies/intolerances
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Knife skills
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Grill/Broiler experience
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Passion for cooking a plus
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Refined palate a plus
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Knowledge of and experience with commercial cooking appliances a plus

DUTIES
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Prepping items and ingredients for the day including chopping vegetables/fruit, cleaning/cooking meats/poultry, and preparing various soups, sauces, and desserts.
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Short order cooking and preparation of menu items to order during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
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Expediting menu items and managing tickets
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Ensuring that good food safety and health practices are followed at all times by maintaining and monitoring cleanliness, quality, temperature, and proper dating/rotation procedure of all ingredients and held foods.
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Ensuring that the kitchen, dish pit, and prep areas are organized and clean as you go to facilitate efficiency and a pleasant work environment
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Working well with a team to ensure that all service goals are met or exceeded
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Cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment in a safe manner throughout service and when opening/closing
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Follow all COVID safety protocols as mandated by the restaurant and the State of new Mexico