Breakfast Cook

Driftwood Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company seeks a cook for the Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square. The role involves daily food preparation for breakfast and lunch, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and be familiar with kitchen operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance

Hourly Pension

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Daily Employee Meals

Qualifications

• 2 years cooking experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily preparation of breakfast and lunch items.
• Keeps all working areas clean to comply with health regulations.
• Prepares food items according to standard recipes.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Guest relations

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #7813

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

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 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.

• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

• Prepares all broiled and sautéed 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 to comply with health department regulations.

• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.

• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.

• Reports unsafe conditions to management.

• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.

• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).

• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 2 years cooking experience preferred.

• 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.

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.

• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.

• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.

• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.

• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

• 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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America