Cook

Appetite For Change (AFC) is a nonprofit social enterprise in North Minneapolis whose mission is to use food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change. Appetite For Change envisions sustainable, equitable, local food systems, created and led by thriving, socially connected families and communities.

We are seeking a full-time Prep/Line Cook for our Station 81 location. The person will prepare made‑from‑scratch, high quality, delicious food by following detailed recipes in collaboration with the Kitchen Team and Kitchen Manager. The Cook also performs catering duties on‑site or off‑site based on the catering event schedule. The days and hours may vary depending upon scheduled events.

• Perform all kitchen responsibilities from food preparation to closing the kitchen in accordance with protocol.
• Use established cooking techniques to consistently produce café menu and/or catering items including salads, soups, sandwiches, cooked entrees, sides, desserts as well as cold and hot beverages.
• Read, understand, follow, and communicate basic cooking directions and standardized recipes.
• Communicate effectively and cooperatively with front of house staff to ensure that orders are executed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Collect food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation, notifying banquet/kitchen management in advance of expected shortages.
• Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assist with preparing other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Assist in plating food items for service and/or set up plating line for banquets.
• Carve food on buffet line, as applicable.
• Handle leftover food items as instructed by banquet/kitchen management, to include proper wrapping, dating, labeling and storage.
• Assist with other set‑up and clean‑up as requested.

• Properly handle and store raw or prepared foods and non‑food supplies in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Maintain the clean and safe condition of kitchen equipment, assigned workstation and other kitchen areas.
• Safely use equipment and supplies to perform tasks most efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations, such as grease spills, fires, and injuries.

• Respond appropriately and professionally to guest requests.
• Communicate with kitchen team, cashiers, servers and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.

• Assist with inventory control, product stocking, rotation, and waste management. Follow health and sanitation standards to properly clean dishware, equipment, workstation and kitchen facilities before, during and after service as necessary and assigned.
• Close the kitchen properly, follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen to expedite timely closing activities.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and actively contribute to discussions.

• Perform various tasks as requested or needed by management.
• Prepare, produce and package food products for Minnesota Central Kitchen.

• One year prep or line cook experience.
• Food Handlers / Serv Safe permit preferred.
• 1‑2 years culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to work at varied locations for events.

• Good understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Able to demonstrate sound food, beverage and cooking knowledge and technique.
• Able to arrive promptly and work early mornings, weekends and some holidays.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with team and communicate with customers.
• Friendly demeanor and able to build and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and others as applicable.
• Able to take and follow directions and perform tasks to completion.
• Must be self‑motivated…