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Cook (Pawtucket, RI) (Click here to apply)

OVERVIEW:

Welcome to Notes Coffee Co.! We are a coffee shop in Pawtucket, RI offering a community space that is authentic, diverse, and inclusive, and celebrates conversation and creativity over coffee, tea, and food.

*Notes is Woman-owned, Latina-owned, LGBTQ-owned, Veteran Owned, Artist Owned J
This new position enjoys getting creative and wants to grow with us!

You will assist in the creation and implementation of food menus, preparation of food items, and making food orders. Oversees opening and closing responsibilities, and maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, including all preparation and serving areas as required by RI Health Department guidelines. Maintains exceptional inventory of food items with occasional food runs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Completes opening and closing checklists.

  • Assists with menu planning and recipe development for seasonal breakfast, and lunch menus including but not limited to soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked items.

  • Prepares and cooks food items promptly according to recipe and quality standards for online/in-store and occasional catering and validates required food quantities.

  • Ensures all food is prepared and served within sanitation, health, and safety standards and procedures.

  • Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, customer areas, outside areas, cooking areas, equipment, refrigerators and freezers, and other side tasks such as mopping, sweeping, bathroom cleanliness, and emptying trash bins.

  • Maintains tight inventory, assists with ordering, and restocking preps and workstations, and makes food runs as needed.

  • Collaborates with other team members to ensure a smooth operation of the kitchen.

  • Adhere to all dietary department guidelines and restrictions.

  • To instruct and train other team members in the proper preparation and cooking of food.

  • Opens and closes kitchen properly and follows opening/closing checklist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CAPACITIES:

  • Proven cooking experience, including experience as a prep cook, cook, or line chef.

  • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

  • Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.

  • Familiar with the industry’s best practices

  • Ability to execute and develop seasonal menus for; breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

  • Experience with managing, inventory control, and placing orders.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Basic knife skills for food preparation

SCHEDULING DEMANDS:

  • 40+ hours per week

  • Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional events.

  • Flexible Scheduling

PAY + BENEFITS:

  • Hourly: $15.50 - $17.00 plus TIPS (Average $20 - $25 hourly with TIPS)

  • Vacation – 1 Week (Full-time)

  • Sick days – 3 days (Full-time)

  • Free Shift Meal/Bev

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Training and Development Opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

  • Must be able to stand for long periods.

 

Notes Coffee Co. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws.