Cook

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Pancakes and more

Job summary

Keke's Breakfast Cafe in Spartanburg, SC is hiring a line cook to prepare a variety of items with grills, flat tops and fryers, ensuring quality and presentation. You will follow portion controls, maintain clean stations, and support the kitchen during peak times.

Join a growing brand that values People First and teamwork, offering competitive pay and benefits. No microwaves, fresh ingredients, and a focus on guest satisfaction in a bustling breakfast environment.

Qualifications

• No restaurant experience required; enthusiastic learners welcome.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods in a busy kitchen.
• Clear and effective communication in the primary language(s) of our guests.
• Strong attention to grooming and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food items using grills, broiler, cook top, and fryer.
• Take ownership of the quality and presentation of all food products.
• Adhere to standard portions, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies.
• Stock line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods as needed.
• Open and close the kitchen properly and follow closing checklists.
• Assist with routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.

Skills

Cooking

Stamina

Communication

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently cooking a variety of food products and preparing delicious meals that delight our guests. Your culinary skills and attention to detail will ensure each plate meets our high standards of quality.

Why Keke's?

Keke’s is a thriving and growing brand that is differentiated in the hospitality space. We believe in putting People First, Embracing Openness, and being Better Together as we Pursue Excellence as we live our Guiding Principles. We work together to deliver an experience to our guests that is differentiated and drives our key metrics of Team, Guest, Sales and Profits.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, 401K with company match, profit sharing and plenty of amazing pancakes! We offer competitive pay with rapid opportunities for growth. Not to mention an intentional focus on creating a Culture that makes Keke’s the BEST job in hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Key Responsibilities)

• Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle

  baker, panini press and fryer.

• Take ownership of the quality and presentation of all food products served.

• Consistently adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies.

• 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. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

• Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance to uphold cafe standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or manager-on-duty.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• No previous restaurant experience: we welcome enthusiastic learners!

• Physical stamina: able to stand for long periods (up to 6 hours) in a busy environment.

• Clear and effective communication skills in the primary language(s) of our guests.

• Strong attention to grooming and hygiene standards.

YOUR FRESH START AWAITS

Join The Keke's Team
At Keke's Breakfast Cafe, we are rapidly growing and passionate about quality, people, and redefining the breakfast experience.
Fresh Food, Made To Order
You’ll find a lot of things in our kitchen—like coffee ground in-house, hand-cracked eggs, fresh fruit cut to order, and yes, real butter and whipped cream. What you won’t find is a microwave. Why? Because we believe in using only the freshest ingredients prepared to order for every guest, every time. If there’s a better way, we haven’t found it.