Matthew 25’s Groundswell Cafe is a leader in providing healthy food to all people. As a pay-it-forward café, we provide healthy meals to those who might not otherwise receive a healthy hot meal. Groundswell Cafe is looking for an experienced line cook who cares deeply about creating tasty, nourishing high quality food to join their dynamic team in the Cafe. Our team members do it all- we’re line cooks, we run plates to tables, we take orders at the counter, we wash dishes, we prepare food and we all provide friendly customer service to all our cafe guests. The Cafe is open from 7am-2pm Monday - Saturday. 

If you are a great cook who is looking for a "day job", likes to work in a fun team and likes to serve others and do good in your community then we want to talk to you!

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Experience preparing and cooking simple, nutritious meals from scratch, including soups, sandwiches, entrees, sauces, dressings and baked goods. 
• Interaction with cafe customers, serving and clearing tables and working the counter as well as the line. 
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, experience using, keeping clean and maintaining standard commercial kitchen equipment. 
• Assist and take direction from the Cafe Manager
• Maintain Linn County Public Health food safety standards and regulations (and possess a current ServSafe basic food handling certificate).
• Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.
• Display and promote company values.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Caring about economically challenged people and neighborhoods.
• Desire and drive for your work to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
• Detail oriented and cares deeply about quality or product and experience.
• Ability to identify problems when they arise and resolve and/or notify appropriate personnel for support.
• Proficient knife skills
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) is a plus. 
• Good understanding of weights and measures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE (include but are not limited to the following)

• Minimum of 3 years Food preparation experience required
• Current ServSafe certification 
• Clean and current Iowa drivers license preferred