Cafe Line Cook (Part Time, Mid & Closing Shifts)
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Who we are at Adams
At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs-it's about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.
What we're looking for
Adams employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to quality that Adams is known for. For the Cafe Line Cook, this means preparing and cooking menu items efficiently and accurately, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and service line, collaborating with team members to keep food quality and presentation at Adams' high standards, and supporting a welcoming environment through timely and attentive meal preparation.
Your Day-to-Day
Prepare and cook café menu items consistently and to quality standards
Ensure food is presented attractively and served promptly
Prepare daily specials according to recipe and quality guidelines
Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties, including cleaning and food prep
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and service line
Monitor ingredient and supply levels; notify management when restocking is needed
Follow all food safety, health, and sanitation procedures
Collaborate with team members to support smooth kitchen operations
Stay knowledgeable about the full café menu and cooking procedures
What you bring to the Farm Minimum of two years of professional cooking experience; culinary education or formal training is a plus
Commitment to preparing and delivering high-quality food consistently
Friendly and respectful attitude toward both customers and team members
Willingness to learn and embody Adams' culture and values
Ability to follow kitchen procedures and safety guidelines accurately
Strong teamwork skills with clear and open communication with coworkers and managers
Enthusiasm for Adams' products, menu offerings, and dedication to quality
Working Conditions Must be at least 18 years old
Must work in a steady pace environment, typically during holidays and busy times of the day
Safely use and operate all tools, knives, ovens, and any other equipment necessary
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
Communicate with others to exchange information
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
Perks of the Job
At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions - including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $20.00 - $28.00. At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive-both professionally and personally.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
- Location:
- Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations