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Vigilant Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop Cook - Morning Hours
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$33,192 / year median in West Virginia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Coffee Shop Cook
- Morning Hours Vigilant Books & Coffee 650 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 $20
- $25 an hour
- Part-time Apply with Indeed $20
- $25 an hour
- Part-time Job Summary Vigilant Books & Coffee is a bookstore and coffee shop in a restored 1891 firehouse in downtown Wheeling.
Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00- 25.
Hours:
3-4 days per week, spread across the week, roughly 7 or 8am-11am (earlier start possible if preferred). Exact days finalized with the successful candidate. What you'll do:- Open the kitchen space solo — this role works independently, ahead of other staff arriving
- Batch-prep bento proteins, sides, grains, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods following recipes set by ownership
- Follow food safety, allergen, and sanitation standards
- Leave the kitchen and coffee bar fully clean and reset at the end of each prep shift
- Manage your own time closely — you'll be working alone, so pacing and efficiency matter
- Collaborate with ownership on recipe selection and menu development
Requirements:
- Basic to intermediate cooking skills — home cooking or restaurant experience both welcome; no commercial kitchen experience required
- Self-starter who works well unsupervised and stays efficient under a fixed prep window
- High standard of cleanliness — you're responsible for leaving the space spotless without oversight
- Valid WV food handler's card required within 30 days of hire (we can point you to how to get one)
- Able to lift and move boxes up to 30-40 lbs regularly
- Comfortable opening the building alone (keyholder)
- Reliable and punctual — this is a small team and food prep depends on you showing up Nice to have:
- Curiosity about global cuisines and interest in trying new recipes/techniques
- Interest in helping shape future menu rotations alongside ownership
Benefits:
- Employee discount on books, food, and drinks
- Free drip coffee during shifts
- Flexible unpaid time off with advance notice
Pay:
$20.00- $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 9.0
- 12.