Kitchen Staff: Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, and Lobby Custodian

Cafe Zupas; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their dynamic kitchen team! As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll prepare fresh, house-made meals in a vibrant and modern environment. Enjoy a set schedule with no late nights or Sundays, and benefit from multiple growth opportunities within the company. With a focus on real, high-quality ingredients and a fun, positive culture, this role offers competitive pay and a chance to be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference in the restaurant space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

50% off food while working

Set schedule

5 Raises in 1st Year

Hands-on training

Fun culture of positivity

No late nights or Sundays

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Detail-oriented and quick learner in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce and cook house-made soups daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and lobby.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Detail-oriented

Quick learner

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Advanced dishwasher

Job description

Kitchen Staff – 5 Raises Your First Year & Set Schedule

• Eligible for 5 Raises in 1st Year
• Daytime Set Schedule - No Sundays, Early Mornings, or Late Nights
• Free house-made, high-quality meal with every shift worked
• 100’s of Leadership Positions Available to Grow Into

Sound too good to be true? Our Kitchen Team Members know exactly when and how to get their next promotion and raise. Every team member has a defined career path that they control. It's just one example of many that make Cafe Zupas the best place to work!

At Café Zupas, we serve house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in our next generation kitchens. You’ll find real, whole food that is prepared daily on-site, and we believe our team is the key to what makes our concept so incredible.

With every decision we make, we ask if it’s right for our team members and our guests. It’s why we source the best ingredients, make everything in-house, and mentor team members each day. We believe it’s the only way to do business.

How We Nourish The Good Life:

• Growing brand [yes, that means growth for you too!]
• Real food, real ingredients
• Personalized schedules
• Prep & soup cook shifts daily between 8am-4pm
• Dish & lobby daytime and evening shifts available
• No grease, grills, fryers or microwaves
• Organized kitchens and efficient processes
• 50% off food while you’re working
• Sundays are for you [we’re closed]
• Hands-on and personal training
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment
• Set expectations – no guessing
• And of course, competitive pay!

Life as a Kitchen Team Member (soup cook, prep cook, dish, lobby):

• Prepare fresh produce for menu items
• Cook our house-made soups, spreads, and dressings daily
• Organize and maintain a clean lobby
• Manage our advanced dishwasher and cleansing station
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• Available to work at least three to five shifts a week
• Kitchen experience preferred; not required
• Quick and detail-oriented when prepping and cooking
• Able to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Growth minded, driven, and precise
• A quick learner in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to new processes and systems

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else. As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized.

We opened our first location back in 2004. Today we have over 55 kitchens across 8 states and are continuing to quickly join more communities each year. Become part of the adventure today!