Little West Tavern Cook

The-Junto; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Health benefits

Maternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Student loan repayment

Dependent care

Job summary

The Junto in Columbus, OH is seeking a Little West Tavern Cook for a full-time role in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and help uphold quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of cooking experience, familiarity with commercial equipment, and strong teamwork and communication skills. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of related professional cooking experience.
• Experience with commercial restaurant cooking equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Culinary degree or related restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Set up, stock, and organize workstations before, during, and after service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout each shift.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, and portioning.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management to support smooth service.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and proper storage of food products.
• Monitor product quality and report any concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Support overall kitchen operations and assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Commercial kitchen equipment

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or related restaurant experience preferred

Job description

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Little West Tavern Cook

Full Time The Junto, Columbus, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 7058

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

The Junto is a modern-day embodiment of Ben Franklin and his club of the same name. His “club for mutual improvement” brought together people from all backgrounds to discuss issues and ideas of the time while enjoying life. With an emphasis on public gathering spaces, our hotel gives visitors, locals, entrepreneurs, and artists alike a place to come together, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. The Junto will be both a destination and a landmark of the area, helping to define and add value to the future of Columbus.

A Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role plays an essential part in daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, executing recipes, and ensuring all food meets quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and works well as part of a collaborative team while following established recipes and kitchen procedures.

Requested Tasks:

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Set up, stock, and organize workstations before, during, and after service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout each shift.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, and portioning.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management to support smooth service.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and proper storage of food products.
• Monitor product quality and report any concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Support overall kitchen operations and assist with additional duties as assigned.

At least 1+ years of related professional cooking experience

Experience with commercial restaurant cooking equipment

Ability to follow sanitation and cleanliness procedures

Culinary degree or related restaurant experience is preferred

Great communication skills with both front and back of the house

Handle a fast-paced cooking environment with ease

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.