Cafeteria Cook
$45,760–$52,000 year
On-siteWillmar, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Prepare fresh, high-quality meals from scratch while maintaining consistency, presentation, and flavor. Plan and prepare daily menu offerings that are nutritious and responsive to customer preferences. Help manage food costs through portion control, waste reduction, and cost-to-plate awareness. Prepare and fulfill catering orders for meetings and company events. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following all food safety regulations. Order, receive, and organize food and kitchen supplies to support daily operations. Ensure food stations remain stocked and ready throughout service. Monitor kitchen operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend ideas that enhance quality and efficiency. Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment. Support front-of-house operations by assisting with cashier duties and customer service as needed. Work independently while collaborating effectively with others to support daily food service operations. Demonstrate a commitment to cleanliness, food safety, continuous improvement, and the overall employee dining experience. ServSafe certification required.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of commercial kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, catering, or food service experience
- Experience in menu planning, inventory control, and budgeting
- A customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with employees, vendors, and guests
- ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Ability to understand and apply food service budget principles, including food costs, cost-to-plate, portion control, inventory levels, waste reduction, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
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