Cook

Keke's Breakfast Cafe; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of items using grills, fryers and specialty equipment. You will ensure quality, maintain portions, and support station readiness throughout service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, accurate plating, and adherence to policies. No prior restaurant experience is required, and the schedule may include standing for long periods while delivering friendly, efficient service to guests.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 6 hours).
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food items utilizing grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies.

Skills

Standing for long periods

Clear communication

Grooming habits

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Keke’s participates in E-Verify.

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum:$9.93 - Maximum:$16.50

Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafeis committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity,disability,genetic information,military or veteran’s status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process shouldcontact 864-597-8000. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS NUMBER TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION. Keke’s Breakfast Cafe participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.