Breakfast Cook

Hotel Leveque; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from Day 1

Paid time off from Day 1

Holiday pay from Day 1

Hotel and travel discounts at world‑w­

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hotel Leveque in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a line cook to support our kitchen team under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. You will execute food preparation and presentation, follow safety protocols, and adapt to guest requests while maintaining high-quality, Instagram-worthy plates.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining portion and production standards, and contributing to a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and standards.
• Strictly follow food safety, dating, rotation, temperature, and holding guidelines.
• Initiate preparation based on anticipated needs.
• Store all food products properly during and after use.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste.
• Operate equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper condition of equipment and workspace.
• Work as a team, report to schedule, and support colleagues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing...

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat‑top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience & Education:

• 1+ years of culinary experience
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer.