Breakfast Cook

Kaizen Lab Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Food Discounts

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in California is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and present high-quality meals for our guests. The position requires culinary skills and adherence to food safety standards, working typically from 6:00am to 2:30pm.

The ideal candidate will possess a culinary degree or equivalent experience, with at least one year of cooking experience preferred. Full-time employees will enjoy benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Culinary school degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in cooking at a restaurant or hotel required.
• Food Handler's card is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cook breakfast according to established production procedures.
• Prepare food based on standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Culinary school degree or completed apprenticeship

Job description

Job Summary

Bring your culinary skills and join our team as a cook, where you can dazzle our guests with your high standards of quality through presentation, preparation, and cooking abilities. This morning position starts at 6:00am and ends at 2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to cook breakfast using established production procedures under direction of supervisor
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
• Communicate with Dining room staff and supervisor to ensure proper service
• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as needed
• Ensure quality food
• Control waste and timing
• Make sanitation a priority and keep areas clean
• All kitchen staff is expected to work in all food areas if needed
• Ensure proper temperatures are reached in dish machine.
• Communicate with chef or sous chef to determine any additional tasks needed during the shift.
• Assist in prep for next service
• Help put away deliveries, straighten up walk‑ins, complete any cleaning tasks from Chef
• Other duties as assigned

Pay Range

$23.00 - 25.00 per hour DOE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Education: Culinary school degree, completed apprenticeship or equivalent experience will be preferred but not required.
• Experience: As a professional cook preferred.
• Minimum 1-year experience cooking at a restaurant or full-service hotel
• Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays depending on business needs
• Licenses/Certifications: Food Handler's card required.

Benefits

• Insurance - Health, Dental & Life (Full-Time only)
• Bonus Program
• Paid Vacation (Full-Time only)
• Profit Sharing Plan (Full-Time only)
• Pool, Gym & Recreation Use
• Employee Meeting Space Rental Discounts
• Employee Lodging Rates and Friends and Family Rates
• Employee Food Discounts
• Shared Gold Pass for California Ski Resorts