Cook

Keke's Breakfast Cafe•Hendersonville, TN

126d•$12 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer. Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. Opens and Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen. Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty. QUALIFICATIONS No previous restaurant experience required. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours). Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests. Must have exceptional grooming habits. The typical pay range for this role is: Minimum:$12.00 - Maximum:$18.70 Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience. Keke's Breakfast Cafe is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS NUMBER TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION. Keke's Breakfast Cafe participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. Why Keke's Breakfast Cafe? Founded in 2006, Keke’s is a growing brand committed to fresh, quality ingredients prepared to order and fast, friendly service. We believe in our Guiding Principles of putting People First, Embracing Openness, and being Better Together as we Pursue Excellence. We work together to deliver an experience to our guests that is differentiated and drives our key metrics. We offer competitive pay, rapid opportunities for growth, and unmatched work-life balance, as all cafes are only open from 7:00am–2:30pm. Not to mention an intentional focus on creating a culture that makes Keke’s Breakfast Cafe the BEST job in hospitality.

Requirements

No previous restaurant experience required.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
Must have exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment.
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
Opens and Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assist others in closing the kitchen.
Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.