Position Overview:
Gourmet Caterers is seeking an experienced Café Cook to support daily food service operations at the Plentiful Café in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums during cafe service hours. This role is responsible for preparing quality food efficiently while delivering excellent service to guests.The café cook works with the Chef Manager to ensure cleanliness, quality and hospitality.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and cook food items with short preparation times
2. Read food tickets or follow verbal instructions to prepare orders accurately and efficiently
3. Follow all federal, state, corporate, and client food safety and sanitation guidelines
4. Prepare, season, cook, taste, and serve food according to recipes and product specifications
5. Operate kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and prepare ingredients
6. Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment in compliance with company and regulatory standards
7. Assist with receiving inventory and lifting or moving food and supplies
8. Prepare meals for guests with special dietary needs as required
9. Produce limited-batch food items using basic cooking techniques
Qualifications:
10. Previous experience in a café setting preparing food and interacting with guests
11. Strong culinary and organizational skills
12. Ability to follow standard operating procedures
13. Exceptional customer service skills with strong attention to detail
14. Ability to stand for extended periods
15. Ability to lift to 25–40 lbs as needed
16. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
17. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
18. Serve Safe certification required (or willing to obtain)
19. Food Allergen certification required (or willing to obtain)