Breakfast Cook

Westmont Hospitality; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmont Hospitality is hiring a line cook to join our hotel kitchen in Independence Township. You will assist with daily production prep, follow standard recipes, and ensure consistent quality across menu items.

The role requires early shift starting at 5:30am, practical knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to operate all kitchen equipment. Prior omelette experience is a plus, and you will work under the supervision of management.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, e.g., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.
• Must be able to start at 5:30am.
• Have previous experience making omelettes.

Skills

Food & beverage basics

Guest relations

Etiquette

Sanitation standards

Tools

Stoves & ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Kettles & steamers

Job description

What you will be doing

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.
• Must be able to start at 5:30am.
• Have previous experience making omelettes.

The ideal candidate for this position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

EOE/M/F/D/V,