Cafe Associate - Line Cook

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook works in the expanding Delish kitchen at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, preparing food for guests through sandwich preparation, cooking, and other food service. The role also involves maintaining food freshness and safety, supporting café service and cleanliness, meeting department revenue goals, and communicating professionally with colleagues. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Café Manager, with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or GED.
Must meet requirements of the employment background check.
Must have or obtain a Food Handlers Card.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to call and respond effectively with kitchen callouts.
Creative approaches to problems and unique scenarios.
Availability on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and some evenings for special events.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines and changing environments.
Experience working with children and families.
Comfort and capability using knives, slicers, ovens, grills, griddles, and warming equipment.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with kitchen display systems; ability to become efficient in Square through training and usage.
Basic mathematics skills, including calculating figures and amounts such as discounts.
Ability to remain standing at a workstation for up to eight hours.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
Ability to see well and read fine print.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, reach and remove items from elevated spaces, and lift potentially unbalanced containers.
Ability to reliably use knives and kitchen utensils to prepare food without risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of line cook, prep cook, or kitchen experience is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

Take daily produce inventory and order items to ensure freshness.
Follow food safety and FIFO protocols.
Safely prepare and organize produce for Associates using sharp or hot equipment.
Prepare meals in advance and to order.
Meet department revenue goals.
Operate the espresso machine, tea brewer, and milk frother.
Refresh the café dining room by wiping tables, sweeping floors, and removing waste.
Clean and disinfect front-of-house and back-of-house café equipment.
Communicate positively and professionally with coworkers at all levels of the organization.
Stay up to date on museum policies, exhibits, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.