Job Overview

The Highwater Cafe and Market, a quick service cafe in downtown Reedsport, is looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a Prep Cook.
The Highwater menu includes coffee, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, desserts, and other delights. We are a fryer and grill free environment, using combi and slow roast ovens to cook our meats, sauces, and soups, and bake our house-made treats. We share all of our tips equally between all non-management roles. Tips average between $6-$10 an hour.
As Prep Cook you will be the backbone of our customer experience, prepping and baking our delicious offerings.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepare all of our house made sauces, dressings, coffee syrups, ingredients, soups, baked goods and pastries according to house recipes.
  • Manage inventory of house made and prepared items to maximize availability and minimize spoilage.
  • Prioritize and balance critial or low/no call prep items with daily tasks.
  • Inspect and put away food orders in a timely manner.
  • Independently manage prep lists in a high priority to low priority scale according to business needs.
  • Accurately log all food waste and prepped food with accurate measurements and times/dates.
  • Prepare occasional catering orders, sometimes after or before normal working hours.
  • Maintain strict quality control to ensure every dish and baked good meets our high standards.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment by working closely with our team in a positive and effective manner.
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, keeping our kitchen up to code.
  • Qualifications:
    To excel in this role, you should have:
  • A minimum of 1 year prep cook experience.
  • Large batch cooking/baking experience.
  • A current and active Servsafe certification preferred.
  • Good knife skills.
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.
  • Impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail.
  • Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
  • Ability to be on feet all day.
  • A culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus but not required.
  • The Details:
    Position: Prep Cook
    Location: 427 Fir Avenue,
    Reedsport, OR 97467
    Employment Type: Full-Time
    Wage: Base Starting at $18-20/hr. DOE, plus shared tip pool
    Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical for Full Time
    How to Apply:
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    At Highwater Cafe and Market, we're committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. Join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our community!
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