Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
life, accident protection and critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)

Job Description

Ema Austin is an upcoming Mediterranean restaurant set to open in late Fall 2025 at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. The name 'Ema' means 'mother' in Hebrew, reflecting warmth and hospitality that the establishment aims to deliver through its service and culinary offerings. Ema Austin is part of a well-regarded family of restaurants under the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a renowned restaurant group with over 100 establishments nationwide that are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and excellent work environments. Their sister restaurant, Aba, located on South Congress in Austin, has set a strong precedent with its approach... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in pastry or bakery preferred
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Willingness to follow safety and hygiene protocols

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in bakery or pastry cook position preferred
  • Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Capability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to operate kitchen tools and equipment safely
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Basic math skills for portion control and inventory

Job Duties

  • Prepare, produce and present pastries/baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
  • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
  • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
  • Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
  • Maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
  • Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
  • Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Get along well with others and be a team player
  • Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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