Prep Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Prep Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Merci Café – Palm Harbor, FL

$17/hour to start | Up to 40 hours/week | Paid biweekly

Merci Café is a French breakfast & lunch café opening in Palm Harbor on September 12, serving homemade French food, pastries, and traditional French specialties.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Prep Cook / Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is junior or entry-level, but we are also open to candidates with some kitchen experience.

Schedule

• Up to 40 hours per week, depending on business needs
• Monday off
• Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday availability is required
• Schedule for the other days is flexible and will be adjusted according to customer demand
• Daytime hours — no late-night shifts

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with daily food preparation
• Prepare vegetables, ingredients, sauces, and other items according to recipes and prep lists
• Assist the Chef during service
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly sanitized
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen after service
• Help with dishwashing during slower periods
• Work efficiently and stay calm and focused during busy service periods
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards

What We Are Looking For

Previous professional kitchen experience is not necessarily required. We are willing to train the right person.

The ideal candidate is:

• Hard-working, reliable, and punctual
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills
• A fast learner
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Able to work quickly while remaining calm under pressure
• A positive and supportive team player
• Comfortable following instructions and taking direction from the Chef

What We Offer

• $17/hour to start
• Up to 40 hours/week
• Paid biweekly
• Daytime schedule with no late-night shifts
• Hands-on training in homemade French cuisine
• Opportunity to learn directly from the Chef
• Potential to grow into a Chef position over time for the right person
• Opportunity for additional hours as the business grows

If you are hardworking, motivated, quick to learn, and excited about learning French cooking, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person