Café Cook - Flex

Patagonia; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 33,751,200 - 39,261,600; Part time

Job summary

Patagonia in Reno, NV, is seeking a Café Cook to join their team. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and assisting at the cash register. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, strong teamwork, and a passion for service.

The role requires 2+ years of food prep experience and a willingness to embrace Patagonia's commitment to saving the planet. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace at Patagonia.

Qualifications

• 2+ years high-volume food prep experience.
• 2+ years high-volume dishwashing experience.
• Working knowledge of food safety and handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakfast and lunch entrée prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Support café team across locations.
• Learn all aspects of café duties.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Culinary knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Café Cook
Reports to: Executive Chef
Location: Reno & Verdi, NV
Schedule: Flex – Fill in any shifts as needed (up to 19 hours/week; maximum of 500 hours in rolling 12‑month periods)
Day shift = Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm
Swing shift = Sunday – Thursday 12:00pm – 8:30pm
Compensation: $26.50

General Summary

The Cook is part of a small team responsible for high standards of efficiency, cleanliness, food quality and general services offered by the Company’s Café. Key responsibilities include:

• Food preparation of breakfast and lunch entrees, salad bar, Prepared Foods Case and inventory management.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Dishwashing, cash register duties and other tasks as assigned.
• Daily punctuality and attendance with required flexibility of hours.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with breakfast and lunch entree prep as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Support Café team on our Verdi campus.
• Use company vehicle to travel to various local locations to pick up and deliver breakfast or lunch items.
• Prepare foods for the Grab and Go Case consistently while rotating and labeling product according to local health code and company standards.
• Employ knife skills such as brunoise, julienne, and dicing.
• Utilize working culinary knowledge of food preparations (vegetable stock, salad dressings, grilling, braising, and various thickening sauces).
• Assist with clean‑up of all café areas, including continuous organization and deep cleaning of general dining space, refrigerators, freezers and storage areas.
• Assist at the cash register as needed to ring up customers or field questions.
• Stock all food selling areas such as snacks and drinks and assist in putting away supplies and weekly orders.
• Assist with catering needs that may include preparation, execution, set up, breakdown, and follow‑up as needed.
• Learn all aspects of café duties to provide backup to other café employees and exhibit strong teamwork skills.
• Interact with guests and co‑workers in a friendly and respectful manner.

Who You Are

• Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
• Deeply passionate about being part of an inclusive culture.
• Skilled at dealing with ambiguity.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a changing work environment.
• Enjoys working with others in a team‑oriented approach.
• Service‑mindful with excellent service and support skills to all people.
• Willingness to pitch in and help others out during slower work periods.
• Exercises sound judgment and follows all safety guidelines.
• Self‑motivated – always seeking self‑improvement and a growth mindset.
• Has a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

The Experience You Bring

• 2+ years high‑volume food prep experience (desired).
• 2+ years high‑volume dishwashing experience (desired).
• Working knowledge of food safety and handling regulations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of culinary basics.
• Excellent customer service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• Comfortable with a team‑based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow‑through on areas of responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and carry for up to 50 feet.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting and chopping repetitively throughout the day.
• Ability to wash dishes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a small physical space that can be loud at times.

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with coworkers, customers and vendors. Embracing that we are in the business to save our home planet.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.