Seasonal Café Cook

High Desert Museum; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon seeks a friendly Café Cook to prepare and cook food to order, assist with cashiering, receive and check in product, and help keep the café clean and stocked.

You will follow health and safety standards, operate the grill, oven, and microwave, relay visitor questions, and participate in closing duties and restocking; flexible weekend hours are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven cooking experience with flat-top grill skills.
• Experience using a cash register.
• Ability to project a welcoming, cheerful attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service at every point of contact.
• Prepares and cooks food based on menu selections and daily specials.
• Assists with café cashiering and cash security.
• Receives and checks-in product as necessary.
• Follows proper food handling procedures and uses kitchen equipment.
• Relays visitor comments and answers museum questions as able.
• Assists with bussing tables and dishwashing.
• Restocks items and helps with closing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Cash handling

Grill skills

Kitchen equipment

Flexible hours

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Hourly, Part-time/Full-time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt | Salary Range: $20,60 per hour plus tips

The Café Cook has is responsible for cooking food based on orders, cashiering, helping bus tables, dishwashing, receiving and checking in product, and cleaning as needed in accordance with all Health & Safety Standards.

Essential Functions

General Summary of Responsibilities (95%)

• Provides customer service at every point of contact.
• Prepares and cooks food based on menu selection and daily specials.
• Assists with café cashiering, ensuring security of cash throughout each business day.
• Receives and checks-in product as necessary.
• Follows proper food handling procedures, possess basic knowledge in the use and maintenance of various kitchen operations including but not limited to the grill, oven, and microwave.
• Relays visitor comments, suggestions and requests to appropriate staff. Answers general museum questions as able, relaying others to appropriate staff or volunteers.
• Assists with bussing the tables, dishwashing and keeping the café clean and stocked.
• Properly store food at the end of the day in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage, portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Supports closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.

Additional Duties (5%)

• Assist with museum-wide events, such as Free Days, fundraising gala, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a cook, with strong flat-top grill skills
• Previous experience using a cash register

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to project a welcoming, cheerful attitude
• High level grill cooking abilities preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and days including weekends.

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

EQUIPMENT USE

• POS system and professional kitchen equipment

A rugged, rocky mesa rises above a dry, grassy plain under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Sparse desert shrubs cover the foreground, and sunlight highlights the dramatic landscape.