The Oakley Diner is part of Deer Meadows Brands. Deer Meadows embodies a culture of growth, transparency and accountability. Accordingly, all brands of Deer Meadows strive to create the conditions for all employees to constantly improve, achieve goals and be their best selves. We encourage all our team members to grow with the company and to become part of our success story. We believe your success becomes our success!
The Oakley Diner is a work environment that is team-oriented, fast paced and fun. To maintain this culture, we seek out the best people to join our team and so we offer a competitive starting wage as well as excellent benefits like flexible schedules to accommodate school and other activities, opportunity to earn paid vacation days, training, leadership development and a 401k plan with a match.
Current Openings
The Oakley Diner is looking to hire a Line Cook and we are offering a signing bonus for anyone who can start before our Grand Opening in June!
We need a Line Cook who can prepare high-quality food in our kitchen according to our chef’s recipes and specifications. You will need an attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and efficiently, and a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards. AM and PM shifts are available.
Primary Duties
- Prepare ingredients for recipes, such as chopping vegetables, measuring out ingredients, and preparing sauces and marinades
- Operate kitchen equipment, such as grills, ovens, and fryers, to cook and finish dishes
- Follow recipes and cooking procedures to ensure consistency and quality in the dishes
- Plate and garnish dishes to the chef’s specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including washing dishes and cleaning work surfaces
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients, and rotating stock to ensure food safety and minimize waste
- Communicate effectively with the chef and other kitchen staff to ensure that dishes are prepared on time and to the highest standards
- Follow food safety and hygiene protocols, including keeping food at the appropriate temperatures and ensuring that kitchen surfaces and equipment are sanitized
Qualifications and Expectations
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. However, we also consider applicants with a combination of education, experience, and training that equips them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below:
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Work together with other team members to deliver an excellent product
- Ability to accept feedback and be accountable for your own success as well as the success of your team
- Exhibit integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, be self-directed and demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively
- High level of physical endurance, as the job can be physically demanding and require standing for extended periods
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
The Oakley Diner is looking to hire a Line Cook and we are offering a signing bonus for anyone who can start before our Grand Opening in June!
We need a Line Cook who can prepare high-quality food in our kitchen according to our chef’s recipes and specifications. You will need an attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and efficiently, and a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards. AM and PM shifts are available.
Primary Duties
- Prepare ingredients for recipes, such as chopping vegetables, measuring out ingredients, and preparing sauces and marinades
- Operate kitchen equipment, such as grills, ovens, and fryers, to cook and finish dishes
- Follow recipes and cooking procedures to ensure consistency and quality in the dishes
- Plate and garnish dishes to the chef’s specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including washing dishes and cleaning work surfaces
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients, and rotating stock to ensure food safety and minimize waste
- Communicate effectively with the chef and other kitchen staff to ensure that dishes are prepared on time and to the highest standards
- Follow food safety and hygiene protocols, including keeping food at the appropriate temperatures and ensuring that kitchen surfaces and equipment are sanitized
Qualifications and Expectations
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. However, we also consider applicants with a combination of education, experience, and training that equips them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below:
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Work together with other team members to deliver an excellent product
- Ability to accept feedback and be accountable for your own success as well as the success of your team
- Exhibit integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, be self-directed and demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively
- High level of physical endurance, as the job can be physically demanding and require standing for extended periods
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
The Oakley Diner is looking to hire a Dishwasher and we are offering a signing bonus for anyone who can start before our Grand Opening in June!
Primary Duties
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares
- Maintain cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves in the kitchen areas
- Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures
Qualifications and Expectations
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to accept feedback and be accountable for your own success as well as the success of your team
- Exhibit integrity, a positive attitude, and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
The Oakley Diner is looking to hire a Server and we are offering a signing bonus for anyone who can start before our Grand Opening in June!
We need a Server who will represent the Oakley Diner standard to provide exceptional customer service.
Primary Duties
- Greet customers as they arrive and showing them to their table
- Take orders for food and drink and ensuring that orders are accurate
- Answer questions about menu items, specials, and prices
- Provide expert recommendations on menu selections and effectively engage in upselling techniques to enhance customer experience and satisfaction
- Deliver food and drink orders to tables in a timely and efficient manner
- Check on customers throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns or issues
- Handle payments and making change accurately
- Clean tables and ensuring that the restaurant is tidy and well-maintained
- Assist with opening and closing duties, such as setting up and cleaning up the dining room and preparing for the next shift
Qualifications and Expectations
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a high school diploma or GED. However, we also consider applicants with a combination of education, experience, and training that equips them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below:
- Strong customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Knowledge of menu items and food and beverage service
- Ability to handle cash and make change accurately
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to accept feedback and be accountable for your own success as well as the success of your team
- Exhibit integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, be self-directed and demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
The Oakley Diner is looking to hire a Busser and we are offering a signing bonus for anyone who can start before our Grand Opening in June!
Primary Duties
- Be attentive to guests and their needs
- Help servers attend to their tables
- Clear and clean tables quickly
- Partner with servers to ensure quick table turnarounds
- Deliver awesome customer service by quickly and efficiently clearing restaurant tables, refilling drinks, and restocking silverware and glassware
Qualifications and Expectations
- Excellent customer service skills and etiquette
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-work environment
- Ability to accept feedback and be accountable for your own success as well as the success of your team
- Exhibit integrity, a positive attitude, and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays