Cafe Cook

Wild Thyme Cafe; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Program

F&B/Merchandise discounts

Lagoon entry

Job summary

Wild Thyme Cafe in Land O' Lakes, Florida is seeking Line and Prep Cooks to prepare food meticulously and interact with guests. Ideal candidates will have an HS diploma or equivalent, be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and possess outstanding communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and organization of stations and preparing ingredients according to high standards. Employee benefits include discounts and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Food & Beverage Safety certifications (training provided if needed).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must work indoors in a high-temperature environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain stations with required supplies.
• Prepare ingredients for service including chopping vegetables and assembling sandwiches.
• Ensure dishes are served simultaneously and meet high-quality standards.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Customer service

Cash handling

Ability to multitask

Reliability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Focus POS

Turbo Chef equipment

Job description

Wild Thyme Café & Market

JOB SUMMARY:

Line and Prep Cooks meticulously prepare food according to precise instructions and proficiently set up stations for our menu items. The ideal candidate will make a significant contribution to ensuring our customers' satisfaction. Not only does this person work in the kitchen, but may frequently interact with our guests to create.

Wild Thyme Cafe is an intimate neighborhood setting within the Welcome Center at Angeline. Our guests include residents, realtors, and other visitors to the area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain stations with all required supplies
• Work with Turbo Chef equipment
• Prepare ingredients for service, including tasks such as chopping vegetables, assembling sandwiches, preparing sauces, etc.
• Thoroughly clean the station and manage leftover food appropriately
• Maintain inventory levels as needed
• Ensure that dishes are served simultaneously, meeting high-quality standards, and adhering to timely service
• Adhere to sanitation regulations as well as safety and appearance guidelines
• Ensure proper food safe temperatures, utilizing thermometers and logs
• Keep up-to-date on all food ingredients and follow internal policies referring to food allergies
• Follow and report on instructions provided by the management team
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while interacting with coworkers and customers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications (we will provide training/certification if needed)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication, customer service, and cash handling skills preferred
• Experience using Focus or other POS a plus
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. if needed

You must be able to work indoors in a high-temperature environment while standing for extended periods of time.

Wild Thyme Cafe is open during the following hours. You must have flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Monday-Wednesday: 10am-6pm

Thursday: 10am-7pm

Friday-Saturday: 10am-9pm

Sunday: 11am-6pm

BENEFITS:

Employee Discount Program, including Lagoon entry, F&B/Merchandise discounts, and more!

E.O.E. MetroLagoons does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law.