Cook and Cafe Attendant

Dinotopia; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dinotopia in Madison, TN, is hiring a Cook and Cafe Attendant to handle front counter service and kitchen prep for a family-friendly cafe. You will take orders, serve guests, and help prepare food while keeping the cafe clean and safe. This role supports birthday parties and cafe operations throughout the day.

The position emphasizes hospitality, the ability to switch between counter and kitchen, and a friendly attitude toward families with children. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, upbeat, and comfortable serving families with young kids.
• Able to switch between counter and kitchen as needed.
• Food handler certification a plus or willingness to obtain one.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Front Counter: Greet guests, take orders, process payments, answer questions, serve food and drinks, keep area clean.
• Kitchen and Food Prep: Prepare menu items, restock supplies, follow food safety procedures.
• Party Food Support: Prepare party orders, time servings, assist delivery to party rooms.
• Cleaning: Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, clean tables and seating, complete opening/closing checklists.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Team player

Job description

About Dinotopia

Dinotopia is an indoor dinosaur play park for kids ages 1 to 10 in Madison, TN, just outside Nashville, open 7 days a week from 10AM to 7PM. Families come here to play, celebrate birthdays, and grab a bite at our cafe.

Every role on our team is built around one idea: unreasonable hospitality, going further than anyone expects so every family leaves happy. We hire for warmth first. Everything else we can teach.

Location: 2291 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 37115

About the Role

Our cafe keeps families fueled for a day of play. As a Cook and Cafe Attendant, you'll work both sides of the counter: taking orders and serving guests up front, and preparing food in the kitchen. You'll also prepare and help serve food for birthday parties and keep the cafe and kitchen clean and food-safe throughout the day.

What You'll Do

Front Counter

• Greet guests with a smile, take orders, and process payments on our point-of-sale system
• Answer questions about the menu, ingredients, and allergens
• Serve food and drinks quickly and accurately
• Keep the counter, condiment station, and seating area clean and stocked

Kitchen and Food Prep

• Prepare and cook menu items following our recipes and portion standards
• Prep ingredients, restock supplies, and help with inventory
• Follow food safety, temperature, and allergen procedures at all times
• Speak up right away when supplies are running low or equipment needs attention

Party Food Support

• Prepare party food orders and time them so they're hot, fresh, and ready when parties need them
• Help deliver food and drinks to party rooms and support the party team
• Help clean up and reset party rooms after food service

Cleaning

• Wash dishes and kitchen tools and keep work surfaces sanitized
• Clean and sanitize cafe tables, chairs, and high chairs between guests
• Sweep, mop, and take out trash in the cafe and kitchen
• Complete opening and closing kitchen and cafe checklists

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, upbeat, and comfortable serving families with young kids
• Able to switch between the counter and the kitchen as needed
• Takes food safety and cleanliness seriously
• Works well under pressure during lunch rushes and busy party weekends
• Dependable and on time
• Cooking, food service, or restaurant experience is a plus, but we'll train the right person
• Food handler certification is a plus, or willingness to get one
• Weekend availability required

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for a full shift
• Work safely around hot equipment and sharp tools
• Lift up to 25 to 30 pounds