Baker & Prep Cook

About the role

Call Your Mother is the Jew-ish deli where Boca meets Brooklyn, grandma-level hospitality meets seriously good bagel sandwiches, and hard work meets face-melting vibes. We built Call Your Mother around one simple idea: people deserve incredible food made by people who give an F. From our first farmers market stand in 2018, to shops across the DMV, Colorado, Chicago, and Philadelphia, we've grown by obsessing over the details and blasting the music and laughing along the way.

Behind every great guest experience is an even greater kitchen team. You’ll thrive here if you love making things from scratch, take pride in doing them right, know consistency is the secret ingredient behind great food, enjoy staying active and keeping production moving without cutting corners, like organized stations and sharp execution, treat strangers like neighbors, and see this as a team sport without big egos.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, bake, and finish bagels, pastries, and seasonal baked goods
• Prepare spreads, sauces, dressings, proteins, and other house-made ingredients following recipes and production schedules
• Prep, portion, package, label, and store products for delivery to our shops
• Monitor product quality to ensure everything leaving the commissary meets CYM standards
• Keep workstations, equipment, and production areas clean, organized, and food safe
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health department standards every step of the way
• Communicate inventory shortages, equipment issues, waste, or quality concerns to leadership
• Learn new production stations and continuously build your skills
• Support teammates, help train new hires, and pitch in wherever the team needs you most

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in food production, baking, prep cooking, or another fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to safely wield a knife, follow recipes, stay organized, and take pride in producing consistently great food
• Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate equipment and tools using manual dexterity
• Work in a fast-paced environment around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, occasionally in confined spaces

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time (avg 30+ hrs/wk) team members
• 100% paid time off
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Free English and Spanish classes, plus Duolingo reimbursement
• Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more
• Community events, team parties, and a healthy work/life balance
• Shift meals on us, plus 50% off when you're off the clock

Pay

Hourly pay plus generous tips = $19.29/hour. With tips, pay typically ranges from $27–29/hour.