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Appellation Healdsburg

Cafeteria Cook

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$24/hr

A line cook at Appellation Healdsburg is a versatile and skilled culinary professional. As Line Cook you will play a key role in executing and consistently evolving the culinary program of the ...

Maumee Valley Group

Cafeteria Cook

Parma, MI · On-site

$18/hr

Maumee Valley Group is hiring a PART TIME, 1st Shift, Cafe Cook in Parma, Michigan! * WEEKLY Pay, paid on Wednesday's via direct deposit * WEEKENDS OFF* Job Duties: *Prepare different foods for ...

Washington Colony Elementary

Substitute Cook

Fresno, CA · On-site

$17.99/hr

Job Summary Washington Colony Elementary School District CAFETERIA COOK Purpose Statement The job of Cafeteria Cook was established for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items and ...

The Mark Hotel

Cafeteria Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

All Cooks are responsible for delivering the highest quality food and service at all times. Cooks are responsible for daily operational procedures and are responsible for food production and plating ...

AccorHotel

Cafeteria Cook III

San Diego, CA

$24.08/hr

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Cafeteria Cook lll. Responsibilities To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant ...

AccorHotel

Cafeteria Cook III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$24.08/hr

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Cafeteria Cook lll. Responsibilities To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant ...

AccorHotel

Cafeteria Cook III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$24.08/hr

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Cafeteria Cook lll. Responsibilities To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant ...

FAIRMONT

Cafeteria Cook III

San Diego, CA · On-site

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Cafeteria Cook lll. Responsibilities To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant ...

Damar Services, Inc.

Cafeteria Cook

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15.25/hr

The Cook is responsible and successful in completing assigned kitchen responsibilities related to food preparation. The Cook will prepare meals, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment ...

Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Cafeteria Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Prepare scratch-cooked meals featuring proteins, vegetables, grains, and salad options that accommodate diverse dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-sensitive requirements.

Damar Services, Inc.

Cafeteria Cook

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15.25/hr

The Cook is responsible and successful in completing assigned kitchen responsibilities related to food preparation. The Cook will prepare meals, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment ...

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How much do cafeteria cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafeteria cook in the United States is $15.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cafeteria cook?

Cafeteria cooks are food service professionals who prepare and cook meals in cafeterias, often found in schools, hospitals, businesses, or other institutions. They typically follow set menus and recipes, cook large quantities of food, and ensure meals are ready for designated serving times. Their responsibilities may also include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and adhering to food safety standards. Cafeteria cooks usually work as part of a team and may have early morning or daytime shifts. Their work helps ensure that large groups of people receive nutritious and timely meals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cafeteria cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cafeteria Cook, you need expertise in food preparation, kitchen safety, and knowledge of nutrition, usually backed by a high school diploma or equivalent and food handler certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and inventory management systems is often required. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These skills ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting both customer satisfaction and kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by cafeteria cooks and how can they be managed?

Cafeteria cooks often work in fast-paced environments where they need to prepare large quantities of food within tight timeframes. Managing multiple orders and dietary restrictions, maintaining food safety standards, and coordinating with other kitchen staff can be challenging. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and staying organized are essential for success. Many cafeterias also offer ongoing training to help cooks stay updated on food safety protocols and new menu items.

What is the difference between Cafeteria Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectCafeteria CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, basic culinary skillsFood Handler's Permit, culinary training or experience
Work EnvironmentSchool, hospital, or institutional cafeteriasRestaurant kitchen, fast-paced environment
Employer & IndustryEducational, healthcare, or institutional sectorsHospitality, restaurant industry
Job FocusPreparing large quantities of simple, standardized mealsPreparing specific dishes quickly and efficiently

While both Cafeteria Cooks and Line Cooks prepare food in kitchen settings, Cafeteria Cooks focus on large-scale, standardized meal preparation in institutional environments, whereas Line Cooks work in restaurants preparing individual dishes in a fast-paced setting. The roles require similar certifications but differ in work environment and daily tasks.

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Cafeteria Cook

Healdsburg, CA • On-site

Appellation Healdsburg
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$24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

The pay rate for this role is $24 per hour
About Appellation
Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place-all designed to celebrate its destinations' culture, community, and craftsmanship. Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America's best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas. Join Appellation as its first hotels and resorts take root in 2025.
Overview of Position:
A line cook at Appellation Healdsburg is a versatile and skilled culinary professional. As Line Cook you will play a key role in executing and consistently evolving the culinary program of the restaurant in direct collaboration with Folia's CDC, Sous Chef(s) and the Property Executive Chef.
In Folia and Beeline Restaurants you will be accountable for all food production for your assigned daily station for the restaurant's a la carte menu, tasting menu, events, and other restaurant programming.
Assist in menu development based on seasonal ingredients and following recipes to maintain the highest food quality while ensuring the highest level of sanitation standards.
When assigned to the banquet kitchen the line cook will specialize in food preparation and execution for large-scale events like banquets, weddings, and conferences. This area of the position combines culinary expertise with technique to ensure high quality dining experiences under tight deadlines
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Folia & Beeline
  • Support the creation and development of comprehensive concepts for Folia and Beeline. taking into consideration the current branding, positioning, design aesthetic, and Chef Palmer's overall vision for the concept.
  • Meal preparation, plating, and delivery of all established recipes and dishes. Adapt all food offerings to address the dietary preferences and requirements of our guests.
  • Work collaboratively with the restaurant's front of house team, and other members of the F&B Department, to uphold the evolving vision and operating standards of Folia and Beeline .
  • Monitor guest satisfaction.
  • Train and support new team members following established training guides
  • Ensure maximum productivity and the high standards of quality established by leadership.
  • Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature settings), and rotation of food products in compliance with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers.
  • Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance
  • Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are consistently maintained throughout all kitchen areas, in compliance with State health and safety standards.
  • Attend all mandatory staff meetings to keep informed, educated, and trained, about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention.
  • Understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Follow professional demeanor and standards for Folia and Beeline's culinary team that reflect the core values of the Appellation Hotels brand and its operating standards.
  • Attend daily shift / line up meetings.

Banquet Kitchen:
  • Prepare and Cook Banquet Meals: Follow recipes and instructions from the Banquet Sous Chef and Executive Chef to prepare and cook food for banquets consistency and quality in large quantities, ensuring every plate meets the hotel's high standards for taste and aesthetics.
  • Ensure Timely and High-Quality Service: Manage time effectively to ensure all dishes are prepared and ready for service according to event schedules.
  • Adapt to Event-Specific Requirements: Adjust cooking techniques and ingredients to accommodate different cuisines, themes, and special dietary requests (e.g., vegan, gluten-free) for each event.
  • Maintain Food Quality and Presentation: Uphold the hotel's upscale dining standards by ensuring every dish meets expectations for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
  • Collaborate with Kitchen and Event Teams: Work closely with other kitchen staff and event coordinators to ensure seamless banquet operations and timely service.
  • Maintain Workstation Cleanliness: Keep the assigned station clean, organized, and compliant with food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
  • Assist with Inventory and Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering supplies, and minimize waste through efficient use of ingredients.
  • Safety and Compliance: follow strict health and safety rules, like local food safety codes, to keep guests and staff safe.
  • Inventory Management: Keeps track of food supplies, orders what's needed, and minimizes waste by using ingredients efficiently.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Education: A culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institute is preferred but not required. Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen can substitute for formal education.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years working in a professional kitchen, ideally in a high-volume, upscale, or fine-dining setting. Experience across various stations (e.g., sauté, grill, garde manger) is a plus.
  • Knife Skills: Excellent knife skills for efficient and safe preparation of ingredients
  • Daily on-premises presence required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • SERV Safe certification and sexual harassment training required.
  • Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with colleagues during prep and service, ensuring smooth operations is a must
  • Familiarity with local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing the handling of hazardous substances.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
  • Frequent standing, walking and reaching (including overhead) for up to 8 hours per shift in a hot fast paced kitchen environment. Occasionally lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus
  • Ability to train staff (stage employees) and ensure levels of quality and customer service
  • Detail oriented, organized and efficient, and safety-minded
  • Essential Functions:
  • To perform the duties and requirements for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:
  • Sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
  • Enter data into a computer terminal, operate standard office equipment, and use telephone
  • See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
  • Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
  • Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone
  • Constant: sitting, standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs
  • Frequent: typing, use of mouse, bending of neck, climbing stairs
  • Occasional: twisting of neck
  • You must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; walking daily up and down the stairs and sitting for periods up to 4 hours and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why Hospitality Professionals Choose Appellation:
  • Weekly Pay - Get paid every week for better cash flow and financial flexibility
  • Vacation and Sick Time Off - Recharge when you need it to rest and reconnect
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Health, dental, and vision insurance plans available
  • 401(k) Matching - Build your future with company-matched retirement contributions
  • Holiday Pay - Get compensated for those important family moments and celebrations
  • Your Birthday = Paid Holiday - Celebrate your special day with a paid day off
  • Complimentary Meals - Savor every shift with delicious complimentary meals
  • Employee Discounts - Enjoy discounted stays at Appellation properties and dining outlets

Equal Opportunity Employer
Appellation Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, national original, ancestry, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status considered unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24/ hour
Work Location: In person
Salary Description
$24 per hour

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