Café Cook - McGavock's Cafe/The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners • Franklin, TN

7d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Harpeth Hotel is seeking a Café Cook for McGavock’s Coffee & Provisions, its on-site breakfast and lunch café in downtown Franklin. The cook prepares salads, sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, and pastries using high-quality prepared ingredients for neighborhood customers and hotel guests. The role includes daily food preparation and baking pastries in a commercial oven, following recipes and portion standards, and maintaining food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. The position works in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and calls for clear communication, reliability, organization, and a welcoming, team-oriented attitude.

AM shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with shifts available up to seven days a week. Full-time hours are available. Pay starts at $17–$20 per hour. Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options.

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 operate 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.
• Comfort and ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Reliability, organization, and commitment to maintaining a clean workspace.
• Ability to lift, push, and carry 20–40 pounds.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, and order specifications.
• Remember multiple orders and assemble them to guest specifications.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, pull items from the freezer, and set up the line.
• Note out-of-stock items and potential shortages.
• Control food waste, loss, and usage.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and baked pastries using prepared ingredients and commercial ovens.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while staying calm and focused.
• Communicate clearly with team members and support smooth kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Daily shift meals and beverages; food and beverage discounts.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental coverage options.
• Paid PTO.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Team member hotel discount program, including special hotel rates.
• Uniforms provided for most positions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED