Cook

Keke's Breakfast Cafe - West Melbourne; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local breakfast cafe in New York is hiring a Cook. Responsibilities include cooking food products, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates must be available every day from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm and exhibit excellent grooming and communication skills. Full-time commitment is essential as Keke's will be the primary employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Exceptional grooming habits required.
• Effective communication with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various food items.
• Ensure compliance with cooking standards and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
• Stock food items adequately.
• Keeps workspace clean and sanitary.
• Presents dishes with proper garnishes.
• Rotates and stores products properly.
• Assists in food prep and closing duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Flat top grill

Char-broiler

Fryer

Panini press

Waffle baker

Job description

Overview

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is hiring for a Cook for the West Melbourne 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

• 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 work station 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

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