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Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Cook

Palm Springs, FL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is hiring for a Cook for the Palm Springs location. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Accurately and efficiently cook food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to ...

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Café Lead

Sarasota, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

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Café Lead

Plantation, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

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Café Lead

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

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Cafe Lead

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

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Café Lead

Sarasota, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

Urban Air Adventure Park

Café Lead

Plantation, FL · On-site

CAFÉ LEAD JOB SUMMARY The Café Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the SHIFT ... area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency while ...

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Cafe Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

CAFÉ MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Café Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the operations ... cooking, preparing and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency, while being ...

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Cafe Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

CAFÉ MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Café Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the operations ... cooking, preparing and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency, while being ...

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Cook/Prep

Wellington, FL · On-site

$19/hr

Training & development Keke's Breakfast Cafe is hiring for a Cook for the Wellington location. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Accurately and efficiently cook food products as well as prepare and portion food ...

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Café Manager

Plantation, FL · On-site

CAFÉ MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Café Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the operations ... cooking, preparing, and serving food. S/he must work fast with a sense of urgency, while being ...

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How much do cafe cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafe cook in Florida is $11.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.05 and $13.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cafe cook?

To thrive as a Cafe Cook, you need proficiency in food preparation, kitchen safety, and basic culinary techniques, often supported by a food handler’s permit or culinary training. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory management tools is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and attention to detail are soft skills that set exceptional cafe cooks apart. These skills are crucial for consistently delivering high-quality food efficiently and maintaining a safe, welcoming dining environment.

What are some common challenges faced by cafe cooks, and how can they be managed effectively?

Cafe cooks often work in fast-paced environments where multitasking and time management are crucial. Balancing multiple orders during busy periods, maintaining consistent food quality, and adhering to health and safety standards can be challenging. Effective communication with team members and staying organized help manage these demands. Many cafe kitchens are small, so adaptability and teamwork are essential for a smooth workflow.

What is the difference between Cafe Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectCafe CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, basic culinary skillsFood Handler's Permit, culinary training often preferred
Work EnvironmentSmall cafes, casual settingsRestaurants, fast-paced kitchens
Employer & IndustryCoffee shops, small eateriesRestaurants, dining establishments
Common TasksPreparing simple breakfast/lunch items, coffee prepCooking dishes on the line, food prep

While both Cafe Cooks and Line Cooks work in food service environments, Cafe Cooks typically focus on preparing simple menu items and beverages in casual cafes, often with less intense kitchen environments. Line Cooks work in more fast-paced restaurant kitchens, preparing a variety of dishes on the line. The roles share similar certifications but differ mainly in work setting and complexity of tasks.

What does a cafe cook do?

A cafe cook prepares and cooks food items according to menu specifications, ensuring quality and presentation. They handle tasks such as chopping ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

What jobs can you get at a cafe cook?

A cafe cook typically can advance to roles such as head cook, kitchen supervisor, or restaurant manager. They may also find opportunities in food preparation, catering, or opening their own food service business, often requiring experience, culinary skills, and sometimes food safety certifications.
Cafe Cook jobs near you
Infographic showing various Cafe Cook job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $24,915 per year, or $12 per hour.

Cook

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Palm Springs, FL • On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Keke's Breakfast Cafe rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is hiring for a Cook for the Palm Springs location.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Accurately and efficiently cook food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
  • Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
  • Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment.
  • Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
  • Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
  • Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Opens and Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
  • Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
  • Must have exceptional grooming habits.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • MUST BE AVAILABLE 6:00 am to 4:00 pm EVERYDAY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.
  • Full time applicants must consider Keke's as their primary place of employment.
  • All Employees must have dark blue jeans with a black belt and black non-slip shoes on the first day of work.
  • Keke's must be your primary place of employment.

Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Keke's Breakfast Cafe is dedicated to providing an outstanding breakfast; a meal where everything is handmade, using the best ingredients available, with fresh fruits and vegetables that are delivered daily, and using the highest quality bread and dairy products. However, an outstanding breakfast experience is not measured by food alone. We know that our staff and friendly atmosphere make a guest's overall experience even that much better. Guest satisfaction is our goal and we need excellent team members like you to bring our vision to fruition.
Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Applications will be directed to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of individual franchise location. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office. Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office is not a joint employer with any of the franchise locations.

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