Cook – Café & Catering
Location: Akron, OH
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time
Express Employment Professionals is hiring an experienced Cook for a busy café operation in Akron, Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing quality food, assisting with catering events, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare soups, entrees, salad bar items, and other daily menu offerings
- Assist with catering preparation, setup, and delivery
- Perform line cooking and food preparation according to recipes and standards
- Help with grill station setup and daily operation
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
- Support menu planning and inventory management
- Assist with product ordering and receiving as needed
- Ensure proper food storage, rotation, and organization
- Provide excellent customer service to café guests and catering customers
- Work efficiently to meet daily production goals and deadlines
- Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area
Qualifications
- Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, café, catering, or food service setting
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable with a strong work ethic
- Catering experience is a plus
- ServSafe certification is a plus but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Why Apply?
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Stable, full-time opportunity
- Positive team environment
- Competitive pay based on experience
Apply today with Express Employment Professionals and put your culinary skills to work with a great Akron-area employer!
Apply at www.expresspros.com or call 235-260-3535 to schedule an interview!
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