Breakfast Cook

TPG Hotels & Resorts; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TPG Hotels & Resorts in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Breakfast Cook to start the day with high-quality breakfast items, ensuring Courtyard brand standards are met. You will prepare and present items, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the front-of-house team to deliver a welcoming guest experience.

The role requires 1+ years as a line cook or similar, with a high school diploma and culinary schooling.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a line cook or similar culinary role.
• High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet timing requirements.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and Courtyard brand standards.
• Set up and maintain the breakfast station to ensure food, supplies, and equipment are ready for service.
• Prepare guest orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality, freshness, presentation, and proper food temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and work area throughout the shift.
• Monitor food and supply levels, minimize waste, and communicate inventory or equipment needs to leadership.
• Complete daily preparation, opening, cleaning, and closing responsibilities.
• Work closely with Bistro and Food & Beverage team members to provide friendly, efficient service and a positive guest experience.
• Respond professionally to guest requests and communicate special dietary or allergy-related needs appropriately.
• Support the overall success of the hotel by assisting with additional kitchen or Food & Beverage duties as business needs require.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma + culinary schooling

Job description

The Breakfast Cook plays an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable start to our guests’ day. This position prepares and presents quality breakfast items while following Courtyard brand standards, established recipes, food safety requirements, and hotel procedures. The Breakfast Cook maintains a clean and organized kitchen while supporting an efficient and positive breakfast experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and Courtyard brand standards.
• Set up and maintain the breakfast station to ensure food, supplies, and equipment are ready for service.
• Prepare guest orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality, freshness, presentation, and proper food temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and work area throughout the shift.
• Monitor food and supply levels, minimize waste, and communicate inventory or equipment needs to leadership.
• Complete daily preparation, opening, cleaning, and closing responsibilities.
• Work closely with Bistro and Food & Beverage team members to provide friendly, efficient service and a positive guest experience.
• Respond professionally to guest requests and communicate special dietary or allergy-related needs appropriately.
• Support the overall success of the hotel by assisting with additional kitchen or Food & Beverage duties as business needs require.

Skills and Requirements:

• One or more years of previous experience as a line cook or similar culinary role is preferred.
• High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet timing requirements.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

Part-Time Benefits Also Available!

EEO/VET/DISABLED

Equal Opportunity Employer
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