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About Mighty Bread Company
 Mighty Bread Company is a James Beard–nominated wholesale and retail bakery in East Passyunk with a second grab and go location in Rittenhouse Square. We are a busy neighborhood restaurant and create naturally leavened breads and pastries for our retail customers and some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants. We are looking to expand our growing kitchen team. 

Why you should apply:
 We believe excellence matters —whether you’re doing prep, sweeping the floor, or working the line, every task plays a part in delivering exceptional food to our guests. If you take pride in your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and show up with energy and a positive attitude — you’ll fit right in.

What you'll do:

• Train thoroughly to execute menu items across all stations to Mighty Bread’s quality standards
• Execute menu items to company standards at Grab and Go in Rittenhouse Square
• Train thoroughly to be able to execute all kitchen prep tasks, including:
• Vegetable prep
• Using meat slicer for meats and cheese
• Vinaigrettes and sauces
• Packaging of kitchen retail goods for wholesale and café sale
• Soups

Must-haves:

• Previous experience in commercial bakery or restaurant.
• A very high level of attention to detail and quality.
• Organized, reliable, and able to move quickly when needed 
• Strong written communication skills are essential for this role, as it requires a significant amount of communication between locations. 
  • Ability to engage in department operations by using Slack, prep sheets and SOPs.
• Ability to give attention to multiple tasks at a given time.
• Positively respond to direction, feedback, and requests for assistance from co-workers and managers
• Physical stamina and comfort lifting 50 lbs
• Shifts generally begin between 7:00 AM–8:00 AM. Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Willingness to handle whatever needs doing — from cooking to cleanup to prep — with a team-focused mindset
• Must keep workspace safe and clean, including food safety procedures, scrubbing and sanitizing surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, removing recycling and trash, etc.

Who we’re looking for:

• A team player who takes initiative to help other members of the team
• Someone for whom “good enough” isn’t good enough — you take pride in what you make
• Someone who respects kitchen work and understands that there is always something new to learn within that realm. 
• Someone ready to commit to the craft, engage fully, and grow with us

Compensation & Perks

• Hourly pay (based on experience) + tips
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance · Paid Time Off · 401(k)

Apply today
 Send your resume and a description of your relevant experience. We evaluate you based on your skills, authenticity, and enthusiasm. We are an inclusive workplace: sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia have no place here. If you’re ready to work hard, learn, and make food you can be proud of — we want to hear from you ASAP.