Café Cook - McGavock's Cafe/The Harpeth Hotel
- Pay
- $17 – $20 per hour
- Location
- The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, Tennessee
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Position Profile
Prepare culinary delights - salads, sandwiches, bagel sandwiches using high quality prepared ingredients for our neighborhood guests and hotel clientele. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items including baking pastries in a commercial oven. Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards. Work efficiently in a FUN environment. Smile.
Essential Responsibilties
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
- Remember all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to specifications.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
- Control food waste, loss and usage.
- Prepare food items including salads, sandwiches, and baked pastries using prepped ingredients and commercial ovens.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume FUN environment while staying calm and focused.
- Communicate clearly with team members and support smooth kitchen operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent experience.
- Three - Six months in a food/beverage or customer service environment or establishment.
- Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to read, speak and understand English.
- Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests
- Ability and comfortable working weekends and holidays
- Reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean workspace
Physical Demands
- Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
- Stand continuously for long periods of time.
- Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets
Benefits Package
- Competitive Salary
- Daily Pay!
- Team Member Hotel Discount Program
- Uniforms Provided for most positions
- Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
- Paid PTO
- 401k with employer match
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why Mcgavocks Coffee Bar and Provisions
At McGavock's Coffee Bar & Provisions, you get to be part of the best part of someone's day. Set inside The Harpeth Hotel in the heart of Franklin, we welcome neighbors stopping in for their usual coffee, friends gathering over brunch, and travelers finding a place to slow down and feel at home. Every visit is an opportunity to offer a warm welcome and a genuine connection.
As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.
- At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism.
- We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally.
- We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.
- If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you!
- Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow?
- Let's talk!
Company Overview
At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians-driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you're someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you'll thrive here.
The Harpeth Hotel in historic downtown Franklin is looking for a Café Cook to join our team in providing one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests! Our café cook will prepare café food including salads, sandwiches and pastries for McGavock's, our on-site full service breakfast and lunch restaurant.
McGavock's Coffee & Provisions is a beloved neighborhood café serving more than just breakfast and lunch, we provide a warm and welcoming spot for people to gather. Our café team provide the warmth and care that makes McGavock's the best in the community, and they have fun doing it! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering exemplary service and a one-of-a kind experiences for our guests.
AM shifts only, up to 7 days a week, with shifts from 5:30am-2pm. Full-time hours available. From $17-20 an hour. Free daily shift meals and beverages. We offer medical, dental, vision benefits and additional coverages for full-time team members.
From Valor Hospitality's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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