Seasoned Café Line Cook — Flexible Hours

Ocean House Collection; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean House Management in Westerly, RI, is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Cook to join our cafe team in a full-time, hourly role. You will work under the Café line and Executive Chef, maintaining knowledge of menus and supporting food preparation for busy dinners and brunches.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of kitchen experience, strong English communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 5 years of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and projects effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Ability to move throughout all food and beverage areas and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Hearing, smelling, tasting and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations.
• Uphold the Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritize and organize tasks and work area.
• Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management.
• Follow directions.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest/employee information and pertinent company data.

Responsibilities

• Constantly and consistently exhibit The Café’s culture and standards of conduct according to the Employee Handbook and Floor Staff Manuals.
• Maintain a current knowledge of menus and recipes.
• Have a good understanding of ingredients and techniques.
• Communicate effectively with management, BOH and FOH colleagues.
• Ensure service is performed in a timely, efficient yet comfortable manner in order to maintain proper pace of service.
• Keep work station, all surfaces and all prep areas clean, organized and in a presentable state.
• Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Rhode Island’s safe food handling procedures.
• Perform prep work according to management instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company’s sustainability programs.
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Prioritize tasks

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

Ocean House Management in Westerly, RI, is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Cook to join our cafe team in a full-time, hourly role. You will work under the Café line and Executive Chef, maintaining knowledge of menus and supporting food preparation for busy dinners and brunches.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of kitchen experience, strong English communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.