Daytime Cafe Cook- Miss Lucille's Cafe in Clarksville, Tennessee at Project 2231

Daytime Café Cook – Miss Lucille’s Café

Bring Consistency, Care, and Energy to Every Plate

Miss Lucille’s Café is hiring an experienced cook to join our daytime kitchen team in Clarksville. This role is for someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, consistent meals and keeping their station ready for every rush.

You will work closely with the café team to prepare menu items, maintain food-quality and sanitation standards, and help create the welcoming experience our guests expect.

Your Impact

• Prepare café menu items using approved recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Organize, stock, and maintain an efficient workstation
• Check ingredients for freshness and proper storage
• Monitor cooking temperatures and follow food-safety requirements
• Coordinate with teammates to keep orders accurate and moving on time
• Label, date, rotate, and store food and supplies properly
• Receive and organize deliveries as assigned
• Maintain clean preparation, cooking, dish, and storage areas
• Reduce waste through careful preparation and portion control
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment concerns, and safety issues promptly
• Complete opening, shift-change, and closing responsibilities
• Support additional café and kitchen needs during busy periods

What You Bring

• At least one year of experience in a restaurant, café, or fast-paced kitchen
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Daytime availability with full Saturday and Sunday availability
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Confidence following recipes, preparation instructions, and safety procedures
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage several orders and priorities at once
• A cooperative attitude and willingness to support the entire kitchen team
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical and Work Expectations

• Stand and move throughout shifts lasting up to eight hours
• Frequently bend, reach, and work in compact kitchen areas
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Safely use knives, cooking equipment, and other kitchen tools
• Work around heat, steam, cold-storage areas, noise, and changing temperatures
• Remain focused and professional during high-volume service periods
• Perform the essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

You’ll Be Successful When

• Meals leave the kitchen accurately, consistently, and on time
• Food meets established taste, portion, and presentation standards
• Your station stays clean, stocked, and ready for service
• Ingredients are handled safely and waste is controlled
• Communication and teamwork help the café operate smoothly

About Miss Lucille’s Café

Miss Lucille’s Café is a welcoming Clarksville restaurant built around quality food, genuine hospitality, and a comfortable guest experience. We value dependable people who care about their work and support the team around them.

Miss Lucille’s Café is an Equal Opportunity Employer.