Cafe Cook

About the role

The Cold Prep at The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, is a crucial position responsible for preparing and serving all cold foods and desserts, as well as setting up the salad bar. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that residents, guests, and employees receive the best possible service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the operations of the café.
• Attends to the food and beverage needs of our residents, guests, and employees.
• Promptly obtains & prepares orders.
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the supervisor.
• Makes, prepares, and serves sandwiches and salads according to café recipes.
• Makes, prepares and serves baked goods, hot cereals, breakfast items and grilled items.
• Follows daily and weekly duties.
• Prepare and serve at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirement.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Responsible for keeping café area clean, neat and orderly.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the cash register, and handling of café income.
• Maintains professionalism when not assisting customers; avoids eating, sitting, reading, watching TV, or any other activities that are not work-related.
• Participate in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.

Requirements

We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role. We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off. We have a strong 70-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with cash registers.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Food preparation skills
• Sanitation and safety knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.