Cafe Cook

Job description

Position Overview

Gourmet Caterers is seeking an experienced Café Cook to support daily food service operations at the Plentiful Café in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums during cafe service hours. This role is responsible for preparing quality food efficiently while delivering excellent service to guests. The café cook works with the Chef Manager to ensure cleanliness, quality, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items with short preparation times
• Read food tickets or follow verbal instructions to prepare orders accurately and efficiently
• Follow all federal, state, corporate, and client food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Prepare, season, cook, taste, and serve food according to recipes and product specifications
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and prepare ingredients
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Assist with receiving inventory and lifting or moving food and supplies
• Prepare meals for guests with special dietary needs as required
• Produce limited-batch food items using basic cooking techniques

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a café setting preparing food and interacting with guests
• Strong culinary and organizational skills
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Serve Safe certification required (or willing to obtain)
• Food Allergen certification required (or willing to obtain)

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to clarissam@gourmetcaterers.com.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Company Description

Gourmet Caterers is New England's leading caterer