Woodcliff Hotel & Spa is hiring a part-time Breakfast Cook to join our incredible team! Did you know a part-time schedule allows you the flexibility you need while still keeping you eligible to collect partial state unemployment and the Federal Pandemic Unemployment benefits. Apply today to stay active and be first in line to transition to full-time when possible. Immediately, upon starting you’ll be eligible to participate in our Referral Bonus Program, which pays you to help us recruit great talent! We also have excellent benefits and PTO for associates once you move to full-time! When you join our team, you will receive a $300 Sign-On Bonus for this position! As our newest team member, you will receive $100 as soon as your 1st paycheck, and the remaining $200 paid out after 90 days of employment with the company. The Breakfast Cook is responsible for organizing, preparing, and cooking all food items as needed for early morning breakfast service. The Breakfast Cook is required to adhere to the mission and values of Widewaters Hotels, LLC.
What you will be doing
Overseeing food preparation and kitchen staff to ensure quality production.
Responsible for supervising cook and pantry personnel to insure proper use and implementation of management systems and assist kitchen management in assigned duties.
Prepare food “to order” items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
Set up stations required to service all banquet functions and menu items.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate accordingly, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Anticipate all and any menu requests
Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
Take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.
Report to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy
Check all food for tastes, temperature, and eye appeal.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Constantly spot check food and quality service during all meal periods to ensure that foods served meet our portion control and quality standards. Perform as expeditor during peak meal periods.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training.
Sense of urgency.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests, management, and co-workers.
CPR certification is preferred.
Food sanitation certification is a plus and required within 90 days of employment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.