Line Assistant/Runner

Keke's Breakfast Cafe; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for full-time

No nights

Competitive pay

Job summary

Keke's Breakfast Cafe in New York is seeking a breakfast line cook/food prep role to support kitchen staff during busy hours. You will assist with cooking, assembling, and plating breakfast items, helping keep prep areas clean, and delivering orders to guests promptly.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about customer service. Position offers full-time hours with daytime shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work with others.
• Strong customer service focus and friendly communication.
• Ability to stand for long periods and stay active during breakfast rushes.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and plating according to recipes and quality standards.
• Line support: keep stations stocked and organized for smooth service.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to guests, answering questions as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in inventory checks and notify supervisors of low stock.
• Follow health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Stamina

Job description

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee.

This role is essential for ensuring smooth operations during busy breakfast hours, assisting with food preparation, and delivering orders to customers promptly. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong teamwork skills, and has a passion for providing excellent customer service.

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.

Essential Functions

• Food Preparation: Assist the kitchen staff in preparing breakfast items, including cooking, assembling, and plating dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
• Line Support: Help maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all cooking and prep stations are stocked with necessary ingredients and tools.
• Customer Interaction: Provide friendly and attentive service to guests, responding to inquiries and ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure seamless service and communication during peak hours.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes and clearing tables.
• Inventory Management: Help track inventory levels of food and supplies, notifying supervisors of low stock or needed items.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Additional Responsibilities

Pay Range: $13.00 - $16.00

Incentives and Benefits of this position may include but are not limited to:

• No nights, Health Insurance for Full time employees Optional. Competitive Pay

Position qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Ability to stand for 6 hours and constantly moving.

This job posting is for a position at an establishment owned and operated by an independent franchisee. This means the independent franchisee is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. The Franchisor will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees’ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee will be your employer. This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this position but is not a complete job description. People who work in this position perform many different tasks every day, and this posting may not list all the job's essential functions. Our brands are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.