We're Hiring!

WE’RE HIRING!

Join the Team at Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections

Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections in Danville, Virginia is looking for dependable, hardworking, team-oriented people to join our restaurant family.

Now Hiring

Line Cook

Server

Cashier

Dishwasher / Utility Team Member

Shift Manager

Assistant Manager


Experience is welcome, but it is not required for every position. We are willing to train dependable applicants who are ready to learn and work as part of a team.


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What We Offer

Biweekly pay

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job training

Cross-training in multiple restaurant positions

Opportunities to learn both front-of-house and back-of-house operations

Opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities

A small-team environment where your contribution matters

Opportunities for growth for employees who demonstrate reliability, leadership, and a strong work ethic



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Our Team Approach

Carolyn’s is a small, team-oriented restaurant, which means everyone helps where needed.

While you will be hired into a primary position, our employees are cross-trained and may assist in other areas of the restaurant after receiving appropriate training.

Depending on the needs of the restaurant, team members may help with:

Food preparation

Cooking

Serving customers

Running food

Cashiering

Packaging takeout orders

Stocking

Bussing tables

Cleaning

Dishwashing

Other duties related to daily restaurant operations


Your job title identifies your primary responsibility, but it does not mean you will only work in one station.

We are looking for people with an “everyone helps” mindset who understand that teamwork is essential in a small restaurant.


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OPEN POSITIONS

Line Cook

Our Line Cooks are primarily responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to Carolyn’s recipes, quality standards, portion guidelines, and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing ingredients

Cooking menu items

Maintaining an organized workstation

Monitoring food quality

Following portion and presentation standards

Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards

Stocking kitchen supplies

Cleaning work areas

Assisting other team members during service


Line Cooks are also cross-trained and may assist with food running, serving customers, packaging orders, stocking, cleaning, dishwashing, and other restaurant duties when needed.


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Server

Our Servers provide friendly, attentive, and professional service to our guests.

Responsibilities may include:

Greeting customers

Explaining menu items and daily specials

Taking accurate orders

Delivering food and beverages

Checking on guests

Bussing and resetting tables

Maintaining a clean dining area

Providing excellent customer service


Servers may also assist with cashiering, food running, packaging orders, stocking, cleaning, light food preparation, dishwashing, and other restaurant duties.


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Cashier

Our Cashiers help create a welcoming customer experience while accurately processing orders and payments.

Responsibilities may include:

Greeting customers

Entering orders accurately

Processing cash and electronic payments

Answering menu questions

Assisting with takeout orders

Maintaining an organized register area

Providing friendly customer service


Cashiers may also assist with serving, food running, packaging orders, stocking, bussing tables, cleaning, light food preparation, and dishwashing.


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Dishwasher / Utility Team Member

Our Dishwasher / Utility Team Members help keep the restaurant clean, sanitary, organized, and ready for service.

Responsibilities may include:

Washing and sanitizing dishes

Washing cookware and utensils

Cleaning kitchen equipment

Maintaining the dish area

Removing trash

Cleaning work areas

Following sanitation procedures

Restocking supplies


This is not a dishwashing-only position.

Team members may also be trained to assist with food preparation, stocking, bussing tables, food running, packaging orders, dining room cleaning, and other restaurant duties.


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Shift Manager

The Shift Manager is a hands-on leadership position responsible for helping coordinate restaurant operations during assigned shifts.

Responsibilities may include:

Providing direction to team members

Coordinating daily operations

Monitoring customer service

Monitoring food quality

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards

Addressing customer concerns

Assisting with opening and closing procedures

Ensuring assigned duties are completed

Communicating operational concerns to management

Supporting and training team members


Shift Managers lead by example.

Managers are expected to work alongside the team and may assist with serving customers, cashiering, running food, kitchen duties, stocking, cleaning, and dishwashing when needed.


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Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager supports the daily operation of the restaurant and works with ownership and management to maintain a professional, productive, and customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Supervising and supporting employees

Training team members

Coordinating shifts and daily responsibilities

Monitoring customer service and food quality

Assisting with opening and closing procedures

Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards

Addressing customer concerns

Monitoring inventory

Supporting cash-control procedures

Helping ensure restaurant policies are followed

Communicating operational issues to management


This is also a hands-on leadership position. Assistant Managers are expected to work alongside the team and assist wherever necessary.


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WHAT WE REQUIRE

Reliability is extremely important at Carolyn’s.

Because we operate with a small team, every scheduled employee plays an important role in our ability to open, operate, and provide great service to our customers.

Applicants must:

Have reliable transportation to and from work

Maintain dependable and punctual attendance

Report for scheduled shifts ready to work

Be willing to learn and accept coaching

Be willing to be cross-trained

Be willing to assist outside of their primary position when needed

Work well with customers, coworkers, and management

Follow food safety and sanitation procedures

Follow restaurant policies and workplace expectations

Be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Remain productive during both busy and slower periods

Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming restaurant



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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Restaurant work is physically active.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of their position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

Standing and walking for most of the scheduled shift

Working on your feet for extended periods

Frequently bending, reaching, turning, and moving between work areas

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving up to 30 pounds as needed

Performing repetitive tasks such as food preparation, serving, stocking, cleaning, and dishwashing

Working around kitchen heat, cooking equipment, wet surfaces, and normal restaurant noise

Maintaining the stamina necessary to complete assigned duties throughout the scheduled shift



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DRUG SCREENING & BACKGROUND CHECKS

Employment with Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections is subject to:

Pre-employment drug screening

Pre-employment background screening

Random drug screening during employment

Additional background checks during employment when permitted by law and company policy


We Believe in Second Chances

Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections believes in second chances. Background information is considered individually and may include:

The nature and circumstances of the offense

How much time has passed

Whether the information is relevant to the position

Other job-related circumstances


If you are ready to move forward, work hard, and become a dependable member of our team, we encourage you to apply.


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READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are:

Dependable

Have reliable transportation

Willing to learn

Comfortable working as part of a team

Ready to work and help wherever needed


We would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections in Danville, Virginia.

Carolyn’s Cuisine & Confections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, performance, reliability, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals as required by applicable law.