Job description

Position Title: Breakfast Cook

Accountable To: Kitchen Supervisor, Exec. Chef, Food & Beverage Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions of Position

• Kitchen - Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction. o Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production. o Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. o Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain qualify product. o Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations. o Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation. o Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc) o Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service. o Promptly report all maintenance issues o Properly receive and store food and other deliveries o Consult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department. o Participate in long range planning. o Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continues improvement in networking. o Participate in physical inventories

• Guest Relations o Be readily available/ approachable for all guests. o Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Follow property specific second effort and recovery plan. o Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times. o Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures

Supportive Functions

• Teamwork Skills o Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team o Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior o Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers

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o Be self-motivated and use time wisely o Maintain open line of communications with each department o Communicate pertinent information o Respond positively to new ideas o Openly accept critical/developmental feedback o Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, memorandums o Be available to help other departments in emergency situations o Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor. o Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

• Safety and Security Skills o Properly handle and account for keys o Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns o Adhere to all state and federal requirements regarding to the sale of alcohol o Adhere to all Health Department requirements o Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of hazards

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent education strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in hotel or resort kitchen

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.

Physical Requirements

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slickers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
• Ability to create, builds, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings.

• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in a limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis; must be able to stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing p to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and co-workers.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Requires finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.
• All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Company Standards
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings are required.
• Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the Company’s rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel facilities. Associates who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This job description is not an “all-inclusive’ list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Culinary: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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