Cook, Lola's Cafe

About the role

We are seeking an Energized Cook to bring passion, momentum, and culinary excellence to our kitchen. In this high-energy role, you will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a dynamic variety of hot and/or cold food items across multiple meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments
• Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
• Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and Equipment
• May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Regulatory rules and procedures
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training
• Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
• Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
• May move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful
• Must comply with any dress code requirements
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Skills/Aptitude

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives
• Ability to use a computer
• Good working knowledge of food preparation
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses
• Significant walking or other means of mobility
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA or HSA; employee assistance program; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan; financial planning; identity theft protection; pet insurance; credit union and more.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.50. It is competitive, market-based, and aligned with the University’s financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with a target of 40 hours per week. Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.