Cook

Keke's Breakfast Cafe - Temple Terrace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a beloved breakfast cafe where you can showcase your culinary skills! As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing delicious food items, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met. This role requires a passion for cooking and the ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this full-time position is perfect for you. Join a vibrant atmosphere where your contributions will be appreciated, and every day brings new challenges and rewards in the heart of Temple Terrace.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and communicate effectively with guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits and follow kitchen policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items using various cooking equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work station and kitchen equipment.
• Follow proper portion sizes and cooking methods.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Communication

Tools

Flat Top Grill

Char-Broiler

Waffle Baker

Panini Press

Fryer

Job description

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is hiring for a Cook for the Temple Terrace location.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Accurately and efficiently cook food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
2. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
3. Must have exceptional grooming habits.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. MUST BE AVAILABLE 6:00 am to 4:00 pm EVERYDAY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.
2. Full time applicants must consider Keke's as their primary place of employment.
3. All Employees must have dark blue jeans with a black belt and black non-slip shoes on the first day of work.

Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Applications will be directed to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of individual franchise location. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office. Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office is not a joint employer with any of the franchise locations.