Café Production Cook — Lead & Train in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Quad/Graphics; Town of Hartford (WI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Quad Café at our Hartford, Wisconsin plant is looking for an experienced Cook to support daily café production during our evening and overnight shift. This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled culinary professional who takes pride in preparing quality food, keeping a kitchen organized, and helping a team deliver excellent service.

You’ll take ownership of assigned production areas while supporting café operations, food safety, inventory control, and team performance.

Formación

• 2+ years of hands-on food service experience.
• Ability to independently manage food preparation, production, and service in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience training, mentoring, or supporting team members.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• High school diploma preferred; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold foods according to recipes, production standards, and service expectations.
• Take ownership of assigned kitchen stations and ensure production is accurate, consistent, and completed on schedule.
• Support daily café service and ensure timely execution of service requirements.
• Help coordinate workflow and prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, temperature, and consistency.
• Train, coach, and support new and existing team members.
• Maintain accurate food safety, sanitation, and temperature records.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, organizing products, rotating stock using FIFO practices, and monitoring inventory.
• Identify shortages, quality concerns, and operational issues and communicate them promptly.
• Minimize waste and support cost-control efforts through effective product utilization.
• Keep workstations, equipment, storage areas, and kitchen facilities clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and help resolve routine customer concerns.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen efficiency, food quality, safety, and the customer experience.
• Serve as a dependable operational resource throughout the shift.

Conocimientos

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Educación

High school diploma preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Quad Café at our Hartford, Wisconsin plant is looking for an experienced Cook to support daily café production during our evening and overnight shift. This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled culinary professional who takes pride in preparing quality food, keeping a kitchen organized, and helping a team deliver excellent service.

You’ll take ownership of assigned production areas while supporting café operations, food safety, inventory control, and team performance.