What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Utility & Prep Cook position at The Ground Ground Coffee, Plants, and Gifts?
Kitchen Utility & Prep Cook – at The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Rittenhouse Square)
Job Type: Part-Time (12–20 hours/week), full-time possible
Schedule: Weekend availability required, flexible scheduling
About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Kitchen Utility & Prep Cook to join our back-of-house team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in all aspects of kitchen operations—from dishwashing and food prep to order assembly and light cooking. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and curious to learn how a small but mighty café kitchen runs day-to-day, we want to meet you.
You’ll work directly with our kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep things running smoothly during busy weekend shifts. Ideal candidates are reliable, on time, and eager to grow their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
What You'll Do:
- Tackle a Little of Everything: From dishwashing and cleaning to prepping ingredients, portioning, and running food—you’ll be involved in the full kitchen flow.
- Prep with Purpose: Assist with large-batch ingredient prep, simple recipes, and keeping food stations stocked and ready.
- Support Service: Help with order fulfillment and communicate with the front-of-house team to keep things moving during rushes.
- Own Your Station: Keep your space organized, clean, and up to health code standards.
- Grow with Us: Be open to learning new skills, from light cooking and sandwich prep to making syrups and supporting beverage service.
What We're Looking For:
- Prior experience in a professional kitchen (dishwashing, prep, or line support)
- Weekend availability is a must
- A reliable team player who shows up on time and is ready to work
- Comfortable with fast-paced shifts and changing priorities
- Curious, coachable, and interested in learning all parts of the kitchen
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay ($14–$17/hour, based on experience) PLUS TIPS
- Shared tips
- Complimentary shift meals and drinks
- Employee discount on food, drinks, and retail
- Flexible schedule and opportunity for growth
If you're looking for a part-time role where you can do meaningful work, learn new skills, and be part of a kind, hardworking team—we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17