Part-Time Line Cook

**JOB SUMMARY** The SoLa Foundation is committed to ending intergenerational poverty by creating access to education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship opportunities for underinvested communities. The Line Cook plays a vital role in the daily operations of the 60th Street Café by preparing high-quality food while supporting an exceptional guest experience and serving as a positive role model for culinary workforce development participants. This position helps ensure consistent food quality, kitchen efficiency, sanitation, and operational excellence while contributing to the café's mission as both a social enterprise and a hands-on training site. Working closely with the GM, Culinary & Café and Chef in Residence, the Line Cook assists with daily food production, catering preparation, kitchen organization, and student training. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, passionate about food, and committed to maintaining high culinary standards while supporting workforce development and community impact. **Pay Range: $22 - $25** **UP TO 26 HOURS PER WEEK; M-F** ### Food Preparation & Production - Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes, portion specifications, and presentation standards. - Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation for café and catering operations. - Assist with daily food prep, batch cooking, and production for café service and special events. - Maintain proper food rotation (FIFO), labeling, and storage procedures. - Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties. - Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or food quality concerns promptly to management. ### Café Operations - Support efficient back-of-house operations during café service. - Maintain organized, clean, and fully stocked workstations throughout each shift. - Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely, accurate service and an exceptional guest experience. - Assist with stocking, replenishing, dishwashing, cleaning, and general café operations as needed. - Support café operations in all areas as business needs require, including catering, events, food service, and other operational responsibilities. - Maintain flexibility to assist in any area of café operations to ensure operational efficiency and outstanding customer service. ### Workforce Development Support - Serve as a positive role model for culinary students participating in hands-on workforce training. - Demonstrate proper food preparation techniques, kitchen organization, sanitation practices, and professionalism. - Assist in training students on recipes, equipment operation, food safety, and industry best practices under the direction of leadership. - Foster a welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented learning environment. - Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and hospitality standards at all times. ### Catering & Special Events - Assist with food preparation for internal and external catering events. - Help package, transport, set up, serve, and break down catering functions as assigned. - Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation for all catered events. - Adapt to changing event needs while maintaining efficiency and professionalism. ### Food Safety & Sanitation - Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations. - Follow ServSafe standards and safe food handling procedures. - Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, and storage areas remain clean and sanitized. - Complete assigned cleaning schedules and sanitation responsibilities. - Report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns immediately. ### Inventory & Kitchen Organization - Assist with receiving, stocking, organizing, and storing deliveries. - Help monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs. - Minimize food waste through proper handling, storage, and portion control. - Maintain organized refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and prep areas. ### Teamwork & Professiona…