The Balanced Rock Cafe resides in the Garden of the Gods Trading Post; here we serve a large number of tourists that come through, making the Cafe a busy, but fun and exciting place to work. The Balanced Rock Cafe is a scratch made kitchen, serving buffalo burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads, and more. We are looking for line cooks and/or prep cooks with experience to join our team.
We are looking for an employee with experience in a high-volume, fast service restaurant, with the ability to work Sundays through Thursdays, working a variety of shifts from the hours of 7:15am-8:30pm.
Cafe workers working an 8 hour shift get a free lunch. Compensation is an hourly rate plus cash and credit card tips; must work a minimum 5 hour shift to be counted in the credit card tip pool.
Responsibilities:
- Follow cleaning procedures
- Prepare food for service
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of staff
- Follow food safety procedures according to sanitary regulations
- Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and guest-ready cafe
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives
Skills:
- Multitasking
- Must be willing to work in a high-stress environment
- Strong team player
- Excellent customer service
- Fast learner
- Self-motivated
EEO Statement:
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to Race, National Origin, Age (40 or older), Color, Religion, Sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Medical Condition, or Non-job related disabilities. Proof of citizenship or immigration status and completion of an I-9 immigration form will be required of all applicants if employment is offered. As part of our employee screening process, background and reference checks will be conducted on all applicants.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and occasionally required to climb.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The environment will include standard kitchen equipment, including a fryer, grill, knives, etc.
- Occasional use of a step stool or ladder.
- Standing up to 8 hours
Disclaimer: The company strives to place the most qualified candidates in open positions. While not all individuals that apply will be selected, the Company will note your interest in the different positions you apply for and may offer valuable feedback on training and performance needs to further your chances for the future.
TAT Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Required)
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manitou Springs, CO 80829: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person