Café Cook - McGavock's Cafe/The Harpeth Hotel
About The Position
The Harpeth Hotel is seeking a Café Cook for McGavock’s Coffee & Provisions, its on-site café and full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Franklin. The cook prepares café items such as salads, sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, and pastries using prepared ingredients, following recipes and portion standards. The role includes baking pastries in a commercial oven, setting up the line, checking preparation needs and stock, and helping control food waste. The Café Cook maintains food-safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and communicating with the team. AM shifts run from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; full-time hours are available.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent experience.
- Three to six months of experience in a food/beverage or customer-service environment or establishment.
- Manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management, staff, and guests.
- Ability and comfort working weekends and holidays.
- Reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean workspace.
- Ability to lift, push, and carry 20–40 pounds, and to lift, pull, push, bend, and move items.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food to consistent quality and follow recipe cards, production and portion standards, and order specifications.
- Prepare salads, sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, and pastries using prepared ingredients; bake pastries in a commercial oven.
- Remember multiple orders and assemble each order to its specifications.
- Check pars for shift use and determine preparation, freezer pull, and line setup needs.
- Note out-of-stock items and potential shortages.
- Control food waste, loss, and usage.
- Maintain food-safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
- Work efficiently and remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Communicate clearly with team members and support smooth kitchen operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.
Benefits
- Free daily shift meals and beverages.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits and additional coverage options for full-time team members.
- Daily pay.
- Team member hotel discount program, including special hotel rates.
- Uniforms provided for most positions.
- Life insurance and other supplemental coverage options.
- Paid PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Food and beverage discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
