Prep Cook

Mystic Cafe

Prep Cook

Lewiston, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Free uniforms

    Training & development

    Mystic Café isn't your typical restaurant. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week alongside quality espresso, fine wines, local art, and live music. Our customers enjoy the vintage dining atmosphere with our locally sourced and artisan meals. Mystic’s team members are excited to serve our customers, and many of our team members move up to become trainers, supervisors, and even managers.

    We are currently seeking a motivated Prep Cook to join our dynamic and professional culinary team. Happy Day employees are excited to come to work, to learn, and to produce the best experiences possible for our guests. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude.

    Enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, an employee discount to all 13 of our restaurants for qualifying employees, benefits to qualifying employees including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and daycare reimbursement, and being a partner to the community.

    If you want a job where you will develop your personal and professional skills and be a part of a community committed to excellence, this may be the job for you! Read through our qualifications below.

    The ideal prep cook candidate will:

    Assist in preparation of all types of food items while following recipes

    Work as a team player

    Assist in cleaning the whole kitchen area, kitchen equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and storage area

    Advise supervisor of kitchen equipment repair or replacement

    Properly utilize, store, and label cooked food and food items

    Check computer printout for menu amounts and recipes. Report any discrepancies to supervisor. Submit food usage report to supervisor.

    Any other related kitchen duties as assigned by a supervisor.

    Job Qualifications:

    Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven

    If you lack experience but are motivated and teachable, we would still love to talk to see if you are a good fit for our team!

    A strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality

    A team-oriented approach and a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks

    Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully

    Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants

    Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance

    Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to excellence

    Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

    Access to reliable transportation

    Happy Day Restaurants corporation is a Lewiston, ID–based business founded in 1969 to bring the freshest products and most dynamic customer service experiences in the industry to our guests in the Inland Northwest. We operate 13 restaurants and a catering company in the LC Valley and on the Palouse and have won many regional and national awards for our businesses, including induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2016.

    HDR values our employees and offers a variety of opportunities, benefits, and services to help develop leadership qualities in each person. Community is our favorite word, and we give back frequently by supporting many local and regional non-profits and other community-based efforts.

    We constantly strive to raise our standards and go the extra mile. If you want to be a part of this community of excellence, apply today! For more information about Happy Day, please visit happydayrestaurants.com.