Cook

Overview

Join our team as a Cook and help bring our menu to life from morning to night. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced café environment, from bagel sandwiches in the morning to smash burgers and fries in the evening.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their food, works well with a team, stays organized under pressure, and understands that every plate, sandwich, and order is part of the guest experience. If you love working in a kitchen and want to help build something special from the ground up, we’d love to have you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Prepare bagel sandwiches and other morning menu offerings
• Cook and assemble smash burgers, fries, and evening menu items efficiently and consistently
• Prep ingredients before and throughout each shift, including meats, cheeses, produce, sauces, toppings, and other menu components
• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, temperature, and presentation across every order
• Work efficiently during high-volume breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods while maintaining attention to detail
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, temperature-control, and sanitation procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including cooking surfaces, fryers, grills, prep stations, utensils, and equipment
• Restock ingredients and supplies throughout the shift and communicate when inventory is running low
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures, including prep, cleaning, breakdown, and proper food storage
• Coordinate closely with the front-of-house team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and in a timely manner
• Minimize food waste by following proper portioning, prep, and storage procedures
• Follow all health department, food safety, and workplace safety requirements

Requirements

• Previous line cook, prep cook, restaurant, café, or food service experience preferred
• Experience working with a flat-top grill and fryer is highly preferred
• Comfortable preparing both breakfast and dinner menu items
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling procedures
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency across every order
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple orders during peak periods
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing food quality or cleanliness
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely bend, reach, lift, and carry moderate weights
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Work alongside the kitchen and front-of-house team to get great food out quickly, accurately, and consistently
• Keep your station, tools, and equipment clean and organized because a clean kitchen is a happy kitchen
• Help maintain Saintwood’s welcoming energy by bringing a positive attitude and taking pride in what you serve

Join us, we'd be happy to have you! :)

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person