Prep cook

Highwater Cafe and Market; Reedsport (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical for Full Time

Job summary

Highwater Cafe and Market in Reedsport is seeking a full-time Prep Cook to join our dynamic team. You will play a vital role in preparing our delicious range of offerings while adhering to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of prep cook experience along with strong knife skills and teamwork abilities. Enjoy a competitive wage starting at $18-20/hr plus tips. Benefits include Paid Time Off and medical for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year prep cook experience.
• Large batch cooking/baking experience.
• Current and active Servsafe certification preferred.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, dressings, ingredients, soups, baked goods and pastries.
• Manage inventory of house made and prepared items.
• Ensure strict quality control for every dish.
• Inspect and put away food orders in a timely manner.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

The Highwater Cafe and Market, a quick service cafe in downtown Reedsport, is looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a Prep Cook. The Highwater menu includes coffee, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, desserts, and other delights. We are a fryer and grill free environment, using combi and slow roast ovens to cook our meats, sauces, and soups, and bake our house-made treats. We share all of our tips equally between all non-management roles. Tips average between $6-$10 an hour.

As Prep Cook you will be the backbone of our customer experience, prepping and baking our delicious offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare all of our house made sauces, dressings, coffee syrups, ingredients, soups, baked goods and pastries according to house recipes.
• Manage inventory of house made and prepared items to maximize availability and minimize spoilage.
• Prioritize and balance critical or low/no call prep items with daily tasks.
• Inspect and put away food orders in a timely manner.
• Independently manage prep lists in a high priority to low priority scale according to business needs.
• Accurately log all food waste and prepped food with accurate measurements and times/dates.
• Prepare occasional catering orders, sometimes after or before normal working hours.
• Maintain strict quality control to ensure every dish and baked good meets our high standards.
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment by working closely with our team in a positive and effective manner.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, keeping our kitchen up to code.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year prep cook experience.
• Large batch cooking/baking experience.
• A current and active Servsafe certification preferred.
• Good knife skills.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.
• Impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
• Ability to be on feet all day.
• A culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus but not required.

The Details

Position: Prep Cook

Location: 427 Fir Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467

Employment Type: Full-Time

Wage: Base Starting at $18-20/hr. DOE, plus shared tip pool

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical for Full Time

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