We are hiring a passionate dependable entry level cook/baker - training on our specific menu items will be provided
Job Title: Entry Level Cook/Baker
Job Type: Part-time
Location: Kazba Cafe
Pay: $13 to $13 per hour
At Kazba Cafe, we pride ourselves with providing healthy, home-made style foods and baked goods, mostly made from scratch in our kitchen. The cook position is essential to our establishment and the success of our café.
Job Overview:
Are you passionate about cooking and baking? Do you have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dependable Entry Level Cook/Baker to join our team. Previous experience is appreciated but not required. Training on our specific menu items will be provided, which include several Moroccan dishes (like tagines), Mediterranean dips and ingredients for our specialty sandwiches and pizzas. This position will also be trained in making specialty baked goods like Moroccan macaroons, marzipan dates, and other varieties of cookies and French pastries (ready to bake).
We encourage applicants to check our website and social media to peruse our menu items to get familiar with the style of our cuisine.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with food preparation, including cutting, chopping, and mixing ingredients
- Follow recipes and cooking techniques as instructed by the Head Chef
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed
-Receive food deliveries and organize dry and refrigerated items appropriately
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
-Opening and closing procedures for the kitchen ensuring everything is clean and tidy daily
-Replenish the service line with all needed items for order preparations
-Taking initiative when necessary
Requirements:
- Strong passion for cooking and baking
- Basic knife skills, basic food knowledge and cooking skills like sautéing, roasting, oven-baking…
-Ability to handle (clean, cut, marinate..) different types of meats (chicken, beef, ground beef..)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior staff
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
- Prior cooking or baking experience is a plus, but not required
-Must complete Food Handler certificate within 30 days of hire or provide unexpired certificate.
Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
If you are looking to kickstart your career in the culinary industry and are eager to learn and grow as a cook/baker, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!