Seasonal Caf Cook

Seasonal Caf Cook

The Seasonal Caf Cook prepares recipes from scratch while ensuring high quality food and customer service for all guests and employees of the Conservatory.

Compensation: $18/hr + tips.

This is a seasonal role working 25-30 hours a week. The role will start in September and go through January 11th, 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Opens, closes, and operates the Caf and/or Conservatory Food Truck according to predetermined operational procedures and hours.
• Prepares ingredients and from scratch baked goods, soups, salads, and sauces in a fast and efficient manner, following cafe recipes and specifications while paying special attention to food quality, flavor, temperatures, date labels, and product rotation.
• Prepares orders according to menu or special request, as quickly and neatly as possible, without sacrificing food quality.
• Sets up and stocks the "Hot Line and Grab & Go" areas before opening with all necessary menu and back up items for service.
• Notifies the Executive Chef and fellow team members when any items are running low.
• Maintains focus on outstanding food and service.
• Follows Ohio Health Department guidelines regarding personal hygiene, food temperature controls, date labels, and product rotation.
• Ensures all food leaving the kitchen is fresh, properly presented, and up to caf standards.
• Runs food to guests as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work station, kitchen, truck, and storage areas.
• Communicates relevant menu and ingredient needs/information to fellow team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Previous foodservice experience required, including experience preparing recipes from scratch.
• Experience in customer service within a restaurant or caf environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and equipment.
• Knowledge of food weights/measurements.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe food handling procedures.
• Proficient problem solving skills.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Servsafe certification.
• Ability to work long days, weekends, holidays, and evening hours.
• Ability to stand/walk for several hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when receiving and storing food and equipment.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.