Cafe Cook

at Abbott

Record last updated: 3/21/2026 2:38:39 PM

Current Days Open
18
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$15.90 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$31.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
14.5
First Seen
5/30/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$14.35 (Hourly)
6/13/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$31.00 (Hourly)
3/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Cafe' Cook. This position is responsible for general food service work involving varied tasks including preparing food for all stations, specials and other food stations. Responsible for sanitation and food safety in designated food station. Assist Café management with food production, catering and other designated projects and events. What Youll Work On Maintain a high level of quality and integrity of food confidence with customers Provide outstanding customer service Assist Chef with food ordering for the designated stations Maintain food ordering sheet with needed food requests to ensure that product is on hand Assist in putting away stock Open kitchen and turn on equipment as required Maintain sanitation of station, sanitation certification Deliver catering orders Receive Catering Orders in Detail Communicate needs to Café Staff accurately and timely Input orders in Catering Software and track efficiently Train for the ability to fill in at all other Café Stations as needed Ability to follow a recipe to Chefs/Team specification Assist Chef in Kitchen preparation Maintain a high level of quality and integrity of Food Confidence with Customers Ability to work in a computer based Catering, recipe & inventory program, by inputting catering requests, recipes and invoices. Assist Chef in Kitchen in the proper practice of Preparation & Sanitation Techniques Partner with cross-functional stakeholders Lift 50 pounds Work a flexible schedule as required by catering needs Assist with other Café duties and stations as required Required Qualifications High School Diploma Minimum 2 years experience in a kitchen environment Strong customer service skills Strong verbal communication skills Must be knowledgeable about the preparation and production of grill foods and hot sandwiches Ability to prepare quality food in a fast-paced working environment Ability to be flexible and handle several tasks at once Ability to follow directions Customer interaction skills a must Customer Service Experience Prior Kitchen Experience of 2-3 years, High volume would be preferred Prior experience in banquet service a plus Flexibility of working different Stations Quick learning agility Culinary Arts Degree Preferred Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $15.90 $31.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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