Senior Caf Cook Culinary & Guest Experience

Senior Cafe Cook

As a Senior Cafe Cook at Quad Caf, you will be a hands-on culinary resource who helps deliver fresh, consistent food and a welcoming employee experience every day. You will prepare and serve caf and catering items, keep production moving during busy periods, and help the team maintain high standards for food quality, safety, organization, and service.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced food-service professional who combines solid cooking technique with hospitality, sound judgment, and pride in doing the details well.

What you'll do

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold food according to recipes, production standards, and service expectations.
• Own assigned production areas and keep food preparation accurate, efficient, on schedule, and ready for service.
• Support caf and catering operations, including menu execution, order accuracy, workflow coordination, and timely service.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, consistency, and temperature throughout production and service.
• Greet employees warmly, take orders, answer questions, and create a friendly, respectful, and welcoming caf experience.
• Use active listening and clear communication to address routine customer concerns and help employees feel valued.
• Guide, train, and support team members and newly hired employees during day-to-day operations.
• Maintain food-safety, sanitation, and temperature records; keep workstations, equipment, storage areas, and kitchen facilities inspection-ready.
• Receive and organize products, rotate stock using FIFO practices, identify shortages or quality concerns, and communicate issues promptly.
• Support cost control by reducing waste, using products thoughtfully, and helping manage material and labor costs.
• Recommend practical improvements that strengthen efficiency, food quality, safety, service, and the employee experience.

Hours are 6am-2pm with occasional nights/weekends

Wage range: $18.10-$25.35/hr.

What you'll bring

• At least 8 years of hands-on food-service experience, with strong cooking and culinary skills.
• Ability to independently manage food production, service execution, and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory practices, and basic cost control.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and support teammates with accountability, dependability, and initiative.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and operational technology systems.

Physical and work environment

This position requires manual dexterity to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, choppers, scoops, and scales. The role requires standing for extended periods and frequently bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, and walking. You must be able to handle up to 50 pounds and work in warm and cold environments, including freezers and cooking areas.

Why join Quad Caf?

You'll help create a daily caf experience that is dependable, welcoming, and worth returning towhile working alongside a team that values craftsmanship, safety, service, and respect.