Breakfast Cook

Atrium Hospitality LP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Breakfast Cook for its Lexington location. This role focuses on providing exceptional dining experiences, managing food preparation tasks efficiently, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have prior culinary experience and must be flexible with work hours, including mornings and weekends.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off and vacation

DailyPay and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience of at least 6 months is required.
• Must acquire food safety and alcohol awareness certifications within 60 days.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast items according to standardized recipes.
• Assist with opening and closing breakfast operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen areas.

Skills

Customer service

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Certification

Job description

Hotel:

Lexington Embassy Suites

1801 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40511

Breakfast Cook

Full time

Atrium SPIRIT - where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

What’s in it for you?

The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, work together to overcome challenges, and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.

• Career Growth & Learning - 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!
• Invest in Your Future - 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off & Vacation - Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinations
• Perks That Fit Your Life - Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services.
• Purpose & Impact - Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs.

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Availability: Mornings, weekends required

Pay Range: $15.00-$15.75

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Cook is to provide guests with an excellent dining experience while preparing all orders in an efficient, timely and high-quality manner that is consistent with menu recipes.

Work Performed:

The Cook will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Prepare and cook food items for line and cook-to-order breakfast consumption using standardized foodtechniques;

• Assist in the coordination of opening and closing breakfast as well as all line prepduties;

• Prepare all food for the following day as required anddirected;

• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchenequipment;

• Maintain sanitary regulations of food temperatures and rotatingproducts;

• Complete regular sanitization/disinfection of all kitchen and food and beverage work areas to include flooring, storerooms, prep areas, buffets, dining tables, andequipment;

• Learn menus, recipes, preparations andpresentation;

• Ability to operate dish machine and three compartmentsinks;

• Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designatedcontainers;

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards;

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management; and

• Any and allother work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications:

• Prior customer service experience
• Prior related culinary experience
• Six(6)months of Culinaryexperience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Safety Training certified or become certified within first 60 days of employment.
• Alcohol Awareness certified or become certified within first 60 days of employment
• Culinary Certification
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbsoccasionally and 15lbs regularly
• Ableto bend and squat repeatedly
• Able to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift
• Must be flexible to work day shifts, early mornings, evenings,nights,weekends and holidays

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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