COOK

New Orleans LGBTQ Hospitality Alliance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

French Truck Coffee is seeking a Cook to join our café kitchen. You will prepare food to our recipes, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure timely service for customers. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork across the line, prep, and dish areas.

Responsibilities include following FIFO rules, labeling and storing items, and communicating with baristas and leadership. Both full-time and part-time shifts, with varied hours at Uptown and Maple Ave locations.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Strong commitment to safety and sanitation in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work with a team.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in a timely manner following recipes and plating specs; fulfill customer tickets within 8 minutes.
• Keep line and stations stocked and organized throughout shift.
• Complete prep items and prep sheets; label, date, and store food properly.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks per checklist.
• Communicate with baristas and leadership regarding tickets or product issues.
• Open and close checklists; maintain kitchen cleanliness across all areas.

Skills

Safety-minded

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Stamina

Job description

Cook

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• Full Time
• Part Time
• Uptown and Maple Ave
• Posted 1 day ago

French Truck Coffee

It’s Coffee Time!

Our Cooks function as the heartbeat of the kitchen and food operations at our cafe locations. They are tasked with preparing and serving quality food with an emphasis on consistency. Cooks must maintain a working knowledge of the products we offer and what they will be tasked with preparing for and executing in the kitchen. Our Cooks will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchens they work in as well.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare food in a timely manner following all recipes and plating specifications – fulfill customer tickets within 8 minutes
• Keeps line and various stations stocked and organized properly throughout shift
• Completes assigned prep items for the day and completes prep sheet as needed
• Labels, dates, and stores all food items properly
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks as outlined by checklist
• Communicates with baristas and the store leadership team regarding customer tickets or product issues
• Completes deep cleaning tasks as outlined in checklists
• Completes opening and closing checklist depending on shift
• Maintains and exhibits customer first attitude at all times when interacting with customers
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness – including line, prep area, dish pit, and storage areas
• Wash, dry, and put away all dishes
• Ability to complete produce order if needed
• Follows all proper food handling and kitchen safety guidelines – FIFO, shelf lives, time vs temp, proper storage hierarchy
• Inform management team of any maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Properly handle any guest issues or complaints as outlined in the training materials and by management team

Requirements

• Previous cook or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Must possess a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a hands-on, cooperative approach in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and accountability in completing all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time frequently