Job Description

Dark Matter Coffee - Pastry/ Chocolate Production Lead 
Adios Amigos
1E 1st Street
NYC, NY 10003

(If interested in applying, please apply via our website, 

We are seeking a team lead to process cacao (tempering, molding, and storing chocolate) while upholding Dark Matter Coffee's quality standards. Responsibilities include inventory management, order fulfillment, food preparation, standard kitchen prep, and administrative duties to manage the kitchen team. Effective time management and self-motivation are essential. 

Candidates should have two years of kitchen or pastry experience and strong organizational skills. The role requires the ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift/move up to 60 pounds, and stand for 8-hour shifts. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Employment Details:

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position (40 hours/week) with a starting pay of $20-23/hr. We offer comprehensive subsidized medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, transit benefits, and 401k. Dark Matter Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

• Chocolate Production
• Strong interest in Chocolate production and willingness to learn on the job.
• Participate in chocolate operations from raw to finished product, including filling/emptying refiners, tempering and molding products, and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work floor, including product and supply inventory, maintaining pars levels, and fulfilling outgoing orders.
• Comply with quality control standards and procedures, including weekly tastings, and data entry in Google Sheets.
• Food/Pastry Prep
• Preparing ingredients for food service, including but not limited to washing, peeling, and chopping. Preparing sauces, doughs, and other recipes to Adios Amigos standards
• Cook and/or assemble quick service food to order, and prepare/restock items for grab-n-go case.
• Properly storing food to maintain quality and freshness, organizing storage areas and kitchen, labeling and stocking all ingredients.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Communication and Administrative
• Take inventory of supplies and ingredients, placing orders with vendors and building daily production lists. Complete weekly sales and production reports to monitor profitability.
• Effectively implement directives from the supervisor, communicate, and coordinate with coworkers to ensure task completion.
• Monitor and engage with incoming communication to both individual DMC email and Adios Amigos BOH email.
• Manage scheduling, time cards, and time off requests for the chocolate production team
• Recipe and menu development - R&D recipes, including test batches, costing, and implementation. Take the initiative on adding/updating offerings and rotating flavors in an orderly fashion.
• Health & Safety
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation, as well as certification in food handling, including a New York City Food Protection Certificate.
• Follow safety guidelines, including periodic reviews of safety procedures
• Adhere to strict FIFO procedures for products, ensuring proper storage conditions
• Participate in regular cleaning and sanitization procedures for machinery and production space, including scheduled deep cleaning

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