Description

Zinc is a restaurant and market that provides our employees and customers a sense of place. Anyone who walks through the doors can recharge, connect with one another and to the community in which they live. Everything we do at Zinc is done with this in mind: Simple ingredients for a good life.

Our Prep Cooks have an eagerness to learn and collaborate in the production of all of our food at Zinc. They must work well within a team, thrive in a busy environment, while constantly striving to make every guest feel at home.

Responsibilities:

Team Member responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Display working knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen equipment use
Follow company recipes, portion controls, presentation specifications and prep lists
Consistently ensure the prep station remains clean and organized
Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and embody an environment of teamwork
Demonstrate an eagerness to refine skills and desire to learn and grow
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude
Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers
Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

Benefits:

A friendly, fun, positive work environment
Paid time off
Competitive wages plus tips; minimum starting wage is dependent on the location worked
Discounts on Zinc products, food & beverages
Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options available for part time and full time Team Members
Holiday Premium: hourly employees who work on an observed holiday will be paid 1.5x their hourly wage
401k, company matched contribution

Job Qualifications:

A team player with a positive attitude
Quick and flexible learner
Communication and collaboration skills
Attention to detail
Experience in a prep position is a plus, but not required
Basic food, kitchen equipment and prepping knowledge
English proficiency is preferred, but not required
Food handlers certification

Work Context:

Working with hot foods and beverages
Walking and standing for long periods of time
Tasks will be performed using and in the proximity of coolers, stoves, and other hot equipment
The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer)
The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office and restaurant environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Zinc Café & Market is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Zinc Café & Market makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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