Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

Faye is brought to you by 17th Street Barbecue. We opened Faye in May of 2022 as a long time dream of owner Amy Mills. Faye offers craft coffee, breakfast, and merchandise.

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our cafe.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

All employees at Faye must be able to handle early mornings, as 1st shifts start at 5 AM.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to learn various cooking techniques.
• Must know/learn and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.

You might have seen us on Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate with Michael Symon and Food Feuds, where we were named Best Ribs in St. Louis, BBQ Paradise on the Travel Channel and Bon Appétit Picks the Best on the Food Network. Mike is also featured on two different episodes of Unwrapped and Playboy named us “Top 10 BBQ Joints” in America.

Pay: Starting at $12 / hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site