Keke's Breakfast Cafe is growing, and we're hiring Cooks, Dishwashers, and Bussers to join our team! We're a breakfast-and-lunch concept — no nights — closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the role details below.
General requirements for all positions:
- Must be available 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including weekends and holidays (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
- Able to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
- Exceptional grooming habits
- First day of work, all employees must have dark blue or black pants/jeans with a black belt and black non-slip shoes (cooks/dishwashers may also wear black chef pants)
Cook — Part Time | $16.00–$18.00/hour
Accurately and efficiently cook and prepare food products, plus other duties in food and final plate preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare a variety of food items using flat top grills, stove top, waffle baker, Panini press, and fryer
- Take responsibility for the quality of products prepared and served
- Consistently follow our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures
- Stock and maintain sufficient food product levels at line stations for smooth service
- Maintain a clean, sanitary work station, including all cooking and refrigeration equipment
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
- Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
- Assist with food prep during off-peak periods as needed
- Open and close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist; assist others in closing
- Assist with routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
Qualifications:
- Able to work standing for up to 8 hours
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests
- Exceptional grooming habits
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
Dishwasher — Part Time | Up to $16.00/hour
Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Load, run, and unload the dish machine
- Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately
- Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle
- Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware
- Keep the dish room clean and organized
- Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for the dining room and kitchen
- Bag and haul trash to the dumpster
- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
- Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
- Clean food preparation, production areas, and dish room as required
- Clean walls, floors, sinks, mops, and cooler floor daily
- Fill in as needed to ensure smooth, efficient operation, as directed by the manager
Qualifications:
- No previous restaurant experience required
- Physically able to lift, reach, bend, and stoop
- Able to work standing for up to 8 hours
- Able to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks up to 60 pounds, up to 30 times per shift
Busser — Part Time
Clear and clean tables as guests finish, and maintain cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Remove used tableware as guests finish and clear tables after guests leave
- Take tableware to bus bins and sort silverware, dishes, and glassware for washing
- Between seatings, promptly clean table tops, chairs, and booths
- Check and clean floors, windows, and seat cracks as needed
- Inspect restrooms every 20 minutes and clean as needed
- Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate them to servers
- Coordinate with servers and host to ensure efficient seating and great service
- Assist servers with plate removal, especially with large parties and during peak periods
- Keep all front-of-house areas clean, including around trash cans and walkways
- Thank guests as they leave; fill in as needed for smooth operation
Qualifications:
- No previous restaurant experience required
- Able to lift, reach, bend, and stoop
- Able to work standing for up to 8 hours
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance
Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Applications will be directed to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the individual franchise location. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office. Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office is not a joint employer with any of the franchise locations.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
