Prep​/Line Cook; Part-time

Prep/Line Cook (Part‑time) – Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events

Puff ‘n Stuff is looking for high energy and accomplished line cooks to create meals in accordance with customers’ preferences at our Netpark Café in Tampa. Each day brings different events with unique requirements, so attention to detail is essential for success.

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests, clients, and co‑workers.
• Check that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruit.
• Operate general kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, flattops, braisers, steamers, slicers, immersion blenders, and traditional blenders.
• Keep all work areas clean, including countertops, utensils, equipment, garbage, and refrigeration per state, county, and company health regulations.
• Practice safe food‑handling procedures at all times.
• Monitor expenditure, stock, wastage, and use‑by dates.
• FIFO (First In, First Out)
• Kitchen cleaning
• Food Safety (Serv Safe) Certified
• Show up on time, in uniform with a positive attitude.
• Morning prep followed by cold and hot line work.

• concern high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
• Demkeepers knife skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Capacity to stand for long hours.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Level‑headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Location: 5701 East Hillsborough Ave, Tampaке, FL 33610

Hours: Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. No weekends.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all the tasks that may be assigned.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Hospitality