Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
ABOUT US
At Oleana, bold flavors, vibrant spices, and the freshest local ingredients shape a menu rooted in the traditions of Turkey and the Middle East. For 24 years, we’ve earned national acclaim for our small plates, farm-grown produce, and inventive desserts under the leadership of James Beard Award winner, Chef Ana Sortun.
WHY WORK WITH US?
We care about our people — employees and guests alike. Our team values warmth, professionalism without pretension, and long-term relationships. We offer professional development opportunities through wine and beverage education, Mediterranean diet training, community events, and guest speakers. We foster an environment of fairness, kindness, and high standards. Oleana is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about food, are eager to learn and work hard, and bring good energy to work. We offer a structured training program as well as flexible schedules to support your other goals. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen and a working knowledge of kitchen basics, e.g. cleanliness, safety and organization.
Come stage with us and you'll learn about all of our stations and sample our menu!
At Oleana, you will—
- Learn how to compose beautiful food across several stations
- Cook with lots of high-quality ingredients, including vegetables from our own farm and many flavorful spices
- Work on an incredible team to meet the challenge of high standards and high volume
- Gain depth of knowledge about Middle Eastern / Turkish cuisine and different spices
Qualified candidates will –
- Treat customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect
- Work in a clean and organized fashion
- Follow clearly documented food safety procedures
- Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers
- Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
- Exhibit a desire to learn and be challenged creatively
- Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
- Have excellent attendance and punctuality
- Have a desire for long-term employment
- Be able to work 40+ hours per week every week
- Be available nights, weekends, and some holidays
COMPENSATION
- $23-27/hour that includes a percentage of our kitchen appreciation fee
- Educational and professional development opportunities
- Employee discounts at our sister businesses—Oleana, Sofra, Sarma and Siena Farms
- Free meal per shift
- Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental, vision, and voluntary (critical illness, accident, disability, life) benefits
Please consider joining our team! To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $26.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Cooking
Knowledge of Kitchen Basics (Cleanliness, Safety, Organization)
Eagerness to Learn
Composing Beautiful Food
Strong Work Ethic
Working With High Quality Ingredients
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Working in a Team
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Oleana is a James Beard award-winning restaurant led by chef Ana Sortun in Cambridge, MA. We serve thoughtful Eastern-Mediterranean food with locally-sourced ingredients and bold spices. We build long-term relationships with our employees and we support individuals who wish to further their career development within the food industry.
Our patio with a fountain, herb garden and fig tree is the perfect place to spend a sultry summer evening. But winter nights in the dining room are pretty warm and welcoming too, with Turkish carpets on the wall, a homey fireplace and banquette seating.
We have an open kitchen at Oleana, and it is tiny. But the flavors and creativity that emerge from it are as big as they come.
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