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Kitchen Staff
Cleo Bagels
5013 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Cleo Bagels hiring Kitchen Staff in Philadelphia, PA

Cleo Bagels hiring Kitchen Staff in Philadelphia, PA

Kitchen Staff

Cleo BagelsMore Info

5013 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00) plus tips
Expired: Nov 25, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

0-1 years


Job Details

Job Role: Sandwich/Prep Person

Job Summary: We are seeking an energetic and reliable individual with relevant Back of House experience and great attention to detail to join our sandwich/prep team. This role includes active hot line cooking, cold line preparation, side work, cleaning, and more. 

Candidates should be prepared to handle station prep/maintenance throughout their shift, follow directions, communicate well, and work collaboratively with management and their team.

Position Type: Full Time, ~36-40 hours a week; Full Weekend Availability Required. Seeking candidates with flexibility around their schedule to cover other shifts if necessary.  

Please note that we are also accepting internal candidates and should we reposition another staff member, the hours and listed role may change.

Additional Responsibilities & Expectations:

  • Manage multiple tickets/orders at once, ensure sandwiches are built correctly, to our standards, handled neatly, and in a timely fashion. 
  • General Prep: Assist in food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, weighing and portioning ingredients.
  • Dough Support: An opportunity to grow your culinary knowledge and experience by supporting our bakers and dough team on the bench.
  • Recipes: Follow recipes to prepare several of our signature offerings including whitefish and egg salads.
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing: Maintain a clean and organized back-of-house area, including work surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to support a smooth and efficient operation. This includes communicating well wiith all members of staff and ownership, and being able to respond to the needs of the business quickly and collaboratively.
  • Adherence to Health and Safety Standards: Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Opening: Show up ready to work and get sandwich station set up in a thoughtful and timely manner. Take stock of the station and contribute to prep list as needed.
  • Closing: Hit reset on the station and get tools and dishes to our dishwasher in a timely fashion. Wipe down all surfaces, handles, and adjacent stations as needed. Sweep and leave it the way you want to receive it. 
  • Front of House: BOH staff may be asked to cross train on Front of House work including expo, coffee service, and customer service.
  • Other Duties as Assigned: Pitch in with other kitchen tasks as needed including more detailed cleaning and occasional dish support.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar back-of-house role is preferred.
  • The shop is pescatarian. This means we do not process meat but we do process fish. This currently includes whole smoked whitefish, cold smoked salmon (lox), and tinned sardines. Candidates must be comfortable with preparing *all* sandwich components.
  • Excellent time management, ability to follow directions, attention to detail.
  • An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Full Time availability is a requirement.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items as needed.

Perks:

  • Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) for each hour worked.
  • Shift meals.
  • Employee discount.
  • Pooled Tips: tips are 'pooled' on a biweekly schedule and paid out through payroll based on total hours worked, not on which days earned which tips. After tips, wages typically range from $20-$22/hr.
  • Full time staff are eligible for a $100/month stipend after their 90-day probationary period.


How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience here or directly to [email protected]. Please put the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

Cleo Bagels is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Customer Service

Heavy Lifting

Flexibility in scheduling

Dishwashing

Communication Skills

Station Prep/Maintenance

Collaboration with Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Ability to Respond Quickly to Business Needs

Follow Directions

Culinary Knowledge and Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaboration

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability to Cross Train in Different Roles

Manage Multiple Orders

Detail Oriented Approach to Food Preparation

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Food Preparation

Problem Solving Skills

Multitasking

Time efficiency

Recipe Following

Commitment to Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Safety and Sanitation

Team Collaboration

Positive Attitude

Adherence to Health and Safety Standards

Punctuality

Opening and Closing Duties

Reliability

Time Management

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Independent work

Team Player

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Physical Ability (Stand for Extended Periods, Lift Heavy Items)

Daily Cleaning Tasks

Food Prep

Food Handling Safety

Basic Knife Skills

Prepping Ingredients

Trustworthy

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Responsible

Cleaning Equipment

Cleanliness

Kitchen Safety Knowledge

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Cleo Bagels is a small bagel shop in the Cedar Park section of West Philly located at 5013 Baltimore Avenue.

We have been open since early September, 2023 providing the neighborhood with fresh bagels and bialys, creative and tasty sandwiches, treats, hot coffee and and more.

We are always working on expanding our menu and the range of our service. We recently got open 7 days a week. We also recently introduced hot egg and cheese sandwiches Monday through Friday and we are continuing to grow into our space and to scale our production to accommodate a growing customer base and to make more food we love to eat and wish to see in our neighborhood.

We have a lot in store for 2025 and are looking forward to expanding our team!

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