Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST & PREP COOK | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | $18-$20/hour + shared tips

Délice Breton is a family-owned French bistro, crêperie, and market in San Juan Capistrano. We are looking for an experienced, dependable Breakfast Cook to join our Back-of-House team full-time.

This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone who already understands prep, breakfast/lunch service, food safety, clean stations, and the pace of a professional kitchen. The right person will have the opportunity to grow into a Kitchen Lead role over time.

THE SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm 40 hours per week

The shift begins with morning mise en place and kitchen setup, followed by breakfast and lunch service.

PAY

Base pay: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience

BOH team members also receive a share of credit card tips. Typical total compensation, including hourly pay and shared tips, is approximately $25-$29 per hour. Actual tip earnings vary depending on business levels and staffing.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Opening the kitchen and completing morning prep

Following recipes, portioning ingredients, and maintaining food quality

Preparing breakfast items, eggs, omelets, potatoes, bacon, and other hot menu items

Assembling hot and cold croissants, sandwiches, salads, and avocado toasts

Learning our sweet and savory crêpe techniques

Keeping stations clean, stocked, organized, and sanitary

Labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food properly

Receiving deliveries and helping keep storage organized

Sharing dishwashing, cleaning, and closing responsibilities with the BOH team

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2 years of paid professional kitchen experience

Valid Food Handler Card

Comfortable with breakfast and lunch service

Able to follow recipes, work cleanly, and move efficiently during service

Reliable transportation and ability to consistently arrive at 6:00am

Calm, respectful, and professional under pressure

Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods

You do not need French restaurant experience. We will train you on our menu, recipes, and standards. We are looking for someone with a strong kitchen foundation who cares about consistency, teamwork, and doing things properly.

Délice Breton is a respectful, non-toxic kitchen. Everyone helps each other, everyone cleans, and everyone contributes to a great guest experience.

Click here to watch our omelet technique!

When applying, please briefly describe your most relevant kitchen experience and confirm that you are available Monday-Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm.