Breakfast Cook

Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-renowned hotel located in Pittsburgh seeks a cook to prepare breakfast and lunch items. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring food quality in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and knowledge of kitchen operations. This job offers a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity for growth within a leading hospitality group.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance

Hourly pension

Paid time off

Room discounts

Daily employee meals

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of cooking experience.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily cooking lists and follows recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
• Inspects and uses high-standard food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Basic math skills

Safety procedures

English language skills

Tools

Cooking equipment

Beverage equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Shift starts at 5:00 AM and concludes at 1:00 PM. Responsible for daily preparation of all breakfast and lunch items. Work schedule is determined by business volume and operational needs.

Essential Job Functions

This description summarizes primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description does not include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The hotel operates 24/7, so shift days, start times, and hours may vary.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and guest checks, ensuring product consistency; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Inspects, selects, and uses only high-standard food items in menu preparation.
• Checks and controls proper storage of products, focusing on portion control and quality, especially for meats.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas to comply with health regulations.
• Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature control.
• Adheres to company policies and safety procedures.
• Knows fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Uses protective equipment and reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or property damage to management.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following safety and security rules.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
• Assists other kitchen personnel when needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Preferred 2 years of cooking experience.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, and guest relations.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and operation of kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, etc.).
• Basic math skills for recipes, measurements, and portioning.
• Basic English language skills for understanding inquiries and instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply product labeling instructions for safety.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move goods up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for kitchen tools and equipment.
• Perform duties in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• Frequent physical activity including twisting, bending, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance through Local 57
• Hourly pension
• Paid time off
• Room discounts
• Daily employee meals

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality