Café Cook - McGavock's Cafe/The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners•Franklin, TN

13d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Harpeth Hotel in historic downtown Franklin is looking for a Café Cook to join their team. This role will prepare café food including salads, sandwiches, and pastries for McGavock’s, the on-site full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant. McGavock's Coffee & Provisions is described as a beloved neighborhood café serving more than just breakfast and lunch, providing a warm and welcoming spot for people to gather. The café team is expected to provide warmth and care, making McGavock's the best in the community, and have fun doing it. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exemplary service and one-of-a-kind experiences for guests. This position offers AM shifts only, up to 7 days a week, with shifts from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm. Full-time hours are available. The pay rate is $17-20 per hour. Benefits include free daily shift meals and beverages, and medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional coverages for full-time team members.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
Three - Six months in a food/beverage or customer service environment or establishment.
Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to read, speak and understand English.
Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests
Ability and comfortable working weekends and holidays
Reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean workspace

Responsibilities

Prepare culinary delights – salads, sandwiches, bagel sandwiches using high quality prepared ingredients for our neighborhood guests and hotel clientele.
Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items including baking pastries in a commercial oven.
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards.
Work efficiently in a FUN environment.
Smile.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
Remember all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to specifications.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.
Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Control food waste, loss and usage.
Prepare food items including salads, sandwiches, and baked pastries using prepped ingredients and commercial ovens.
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
Work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume FUN 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.