- Company Overview
Short’s Brewing Company, established in 2004, is dedicated to crafting the best beer in Northern Michigan. As one of the state’s largest breweries, we pride ourselves on a hands-on, family-oriented approach that emphasizes quality in our beer, food, staff, and customer experience.
Summary
We are seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join our dynamic team at Short’s Brewing Company. In this role, you will contribute to our mission of providing high-quality food that complements our exceptional craft beers. Your passion for culinary excellence will play a vital role in enhancing our guests’ dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dough for pizza and pretzels following the standardized recipes exactly as they are written.
- Measure ingredients using the scale and mix according to recipes.
- Manage dough production by always having dry ingredients scaled and ready for the next day.
- Mix and shape dough.
- Manage dough production using sales projections based on last year’s sales numbers to ensure that we’re preparing the correct amount of dough needed for each day.
- Manage the production of dough and have a pulse on business levels and dough needs. Create a system to ensure the proper amount of dough is prepared even when he/she is not present.
- Manage the rotation of doughs.
- Be proficient in all aspects of food prep. Be willing and able to help the prep team with food prep lists as needed.
- Prep food based on the prep list created by closing management. Keeping a standard par created by the Chef to conform to the business levels.
- Follow standardized recipes exactly as they are written to ensure quality and consistency.
- Practice safe food handling to keep all product out of the time/temperature danger zones and to prevent cross contamination.
- Maintain organization in the walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Ensure that all product is properly rotated using the First-in/First-out method. Ensure product is labeled correctly, dated, and initialed.
- Cool all product properly in compliance with the food cooling SOP.
- Have a plan for the prep list in order to complete everything in a time-efficient manner, recognizing which items on the prep list are a priority.
- Always maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work space.
- Consistently communicate with co-workers and management.
- Maintain organization in the dish tank and wash dishes as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Utilize math skills to accurate to develop accurate measurements for following recipes.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a professional baking setting.
- Read and write orders and draft emails.
- Utilize organizational skills.
- Communicate clearly with employees and management.
- Frequent problem solving.
- ServSafe certified.
Physical Requirements:
- Consistently lift and carry 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, lifting, kneeling and reaching.
- Must be able to stand for the entire shift, up to eight hours.
- Consistently able to use repetitive hand and wrist motion.
- Work with hot, cold and hazardous equipment.
- Climb stairs several times a day
- Frequent washing of hands.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to a vibrant brewery environment, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Short’s Brewing Company team!