Catering Prep Cook

Mustard Seed Market and Cafe - Montrose • Akron, OH

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Grow your career with us here at Mustard Seed! At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way. If you have a passion for food and service, this role could be a great fit for you! This position is a Full-Time opening that requires open availability for flexible scheduling. Our store is open from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 7 days a week and is CLOSED for all major holidays! Job Summary: Responsible for the preparation, assembly, garnishing, and packaging of various dishes within the catering department. Also responsible for occasional offsite catering support for events.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent is required
• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or food service experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent customer service skills, outgoing, friendly, and welcoming demeanor
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Knife skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal skills
• Basic math skills
• Bending
• Reading
• Walking
• Carrying 50 lbs.
• Reaching
• Prioritization skills
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Twisting
• Work with little supervision
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Sight or peripheral Vision
• Grasping
• Operating Equipment
• Communication (Verbal)
• Standing (up to 12 hours)

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the dining room and surrounding area.
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality, ingredient standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Follows recipe specifications to prepare menu items in accordance with pre-determined costs.
• Prepares items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores and rotates all products.
• Provides excellent customer service to our banquet guests
• Maintains buffet as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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