Second Cook
Core
Assists in preparing meals, daily specials, and catering events for cafe dining while ensuring high quality food and service standards.
Role type
Second Cook
Builds
Cafe dining meals, daily specials, and catered events
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Culinary training, food preparation, cooking techniques, cost control, inventory management, team coaching, customer service, sanitation compliance
Preferred skills
Experience leading high performance teams, artistic flair for meal presentation, consultative skills
Technologies
Ovens, knives, food safety monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook soups, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts; adhere to safety regulations and sanitation policies; assist in menu planning and costing; delegate tasks and coach team members; maintain inventory levels and food rotation; ensure cleanliness and hygiene in all work areas; respond to customer questions and concerns.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
