Prep cook / baker
Cardoon
cardoonseattle
KITCHEN
PART-TIME
20.8/HR + TIPS
SEATTLE
Prep cook/baker to join small team at Cardoon, a unique Ballard cafe serving world-inspired treats
Cardoon is hiring!
Cardoon is an all day cafe in Ballard serving specialty coffee, Chinese and German inspired food, and a low-and-no alcohol bar program. We are a women and asian owned business with a small, diverse, and hard working team.
We are looking for a prep cook / baker to join us on our BOH opening shifts! Looking for someone who can take direction well, and work well solo and efficiently in a small d space. Must be available from 7am - 1pm, 3-6 days a week. T is some flexibility in defining when shifts start and end beyond the required 7am - 1pm duration (ex: 5am - 1pm), and potential for either part time or full time.
Duties include:
Morning bakes & food prep for the day (ex: bread, cake, cookies, rice)
Setting up our pastry case and FOH fridge for the day, and service / restock throughout the day according to pars
Advance prep work across our menu areas - baked items, cooked dishes, barponents (ex: pickles, par cooking, veg / fruit slicing, syrups / caramels)
Actively and continually keeping a tight and clean station (ex: always reset before moving onto a new task)
Communicating clearly with FOH and BOH (ex: low stock, prep needs etc) in various channels (verbal, written, Slack)
Must have at least 1 year of experience working in amercial kitchen environment, andpetent basic knife skills. Baking experience is beneficial but not required (we are excited to train you!).
Pay starts at $20.80 / hr plus tips (pooled weekly between FOH & BOH based on hours worked), which average to $6-8 / hr.
Successful team members have these traits:
Punctual, detail oriented, and continuously seeking quality and consistency in your work
Sense of urgency, and able to be autonomous and prioritize / sequence tasks effectively
Passionate about hospitality - although not interfacing with customers directly, it s everyone's responsibility to create a warm and inviting environment
Other Expectations
Has or is willing to obtain Washington State Food Card
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time to perform normal job functions in a restaurant environment
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds regularly
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Benefits / Culture
Regular team bonding / training events (ex: roastery tour, secret Santa dinner)
Long-term career opportunities
Cross-training available on other functions, including as a barista or in cocktail-making & bartending
How to
Reply with a resume and cover letter including:
Your availability
Why you think you're a good fit for the position
An example of a memorable experience you had learning about another culture through food
?
Cardoon - 2423 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107
Cardoon
cardoonseattle
KITCHEN
PART-TIME
20.8/HR + TIPS
SEATTLE
Prep cook/baker to join small team at Cardoon, a unique Ballard cafe serving world-inspired treats
Cardoon is hiring!
Cardoon is an all day cafe in Ballard serving specialty coffee, Chinese and German inspired food, and a low-and-no alcohol bar program. We are a women and asian owned business with a small, diverse, and hard working team.
We are looking for a prep cook / baker to join us on our BOH opening shifts! Looking for someone who can take direction well, and work well solo and efficiently in a small d space. Must be available from 7am - 1pm, 3-6 days a week. T is some flexibility in defining when shifts start and end beyond the required 7am - 1pm duration (ex: 5am - 1pm), and potential for either part time or full time.
Duties include:
Morning bakes & food prep for the day (ex: bread, cake, cookies, rice)
Setting up our pastry case and FOH fridge for the day, and service / restock throughout the day according to pars
Advance prep work across our menu areas - baked items, cooked dishes, barponents (ex: pickles, par cooking, veg / fruit slicing, syrups / caramels)
Actively and continually keeping a tight and clean station (ex: always reset before moving onto a new task)
Communicating clearly with FOH and BOH (ex: low stock, prep needs etc) in various channels (verbal, written, Slack)
Must have at least 1 year of experience working in amercial kitchen environment, andpetent basic knife skills. Baking experience is beneficial but not required (we are excited to train you!).
Pay starts at $20.80 / hr plus tips (pooled weekly between FOH & BOH based on hours worked), which average to $6-8 / hr.
Successful team members have these traits:
Punctual, detail oriented, and continuously seeking quality and consistency in your work
Sense of urgency, and able to be autonomous and prioritize / sequence tasks effectively
Passionate about hospitality - although not interfacing with customers directly, it s everyone's responsibility to create a warm and inviting environment
Other Expectations
Has or is willing to obtain Washington State Food Card
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time to perform normal job functions in a restaurant environment
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds regularly
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Benefits / Culture
Regular team bonding / training events (ex: roastery tour, secret Santa dinner)
Long-term career opportunities
Cross-training available on other functions, including as a barista or in cocktail-making & bartending
How to
Reply with a resume and cover letter including:
Your availability
Why you think you're a good fit for the position
An example of a memorable experience you had learning about another culture through food
?
Cardoon - 2423 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107
Job ID: 490671692
Originally Posted on: 8/25/2025
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