Line Cook

Trek•Waterloo, WI

12d

About The Position

Trek is hiring a Line Cook to help operate its café and provide breakfast and lunch service. The role supports café opening, food preparation, stocking, service across kitchen stations, and cleaning and closing the line. The Line Cook also helps maintain food quality and safety, supports other kitchen staff, and may assist with café events, catering, and menu projects.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds, resolve conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen without interrupting, manage emotions, remain open to others’ ideas, and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions, safety rules, and operating instructions.
Ability to respond verbally to common inquiries from leadership and staff.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving monetary units.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written or oral instructions and deal with problems as they arise.
Ability to communicate appropriately with staff, guests, and coworkers.
Ability to stay highly organized and efficient in a schedule-driven environment.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Wisconsin Food Handler License and Wisconsin Driver License.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of computer usage is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with opening the café, including the salad bar, coffee area, and main kitchen.
Set up breakfast, brew coffee, wash dishes, and prepare daily premade food.
Prepare deli sandwiches and other grab-and-go items.
Complete daily pars and line and back-of-house preparation.
Stock and rotate products.
Assist lead line cooks as needed and set up the Wrap of the Day.
Keep the work station clean and prepared for service.
Serve breakfast and lunch at the flat top, deli station, and hot line in a timely and productive manner.
Break down, scrub, and close the line, including cleaning surfaces, cabinets, cutting boards, and the grill.
Label, date, and store prepared items properly to maintain freshness and food safety.
Attend staff meetings and provide backup to other kitchen staff.
Operate kitchen equipment, including a dishwasher, slicer, mixer, oven, flat grill, and char grill.
Cover and prepare the salad bar and assist with upkeep of the main café area.
Monitor nearby inventory and report needed items on the written order or prep list.
Assist with Trek events as needed, requested, or volunteered.
Stock beverages, snacks, and sandwiches in the grab-and-go cooler when directed.
Request projects to help the café manager or café leads with future menu items and catering orders.