Breakfast Cook – Banquets, Buffets & Peak-Period Prep

null; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Breakfast Cook to prepare all morning items with speed and consistency, ensuring the highest quality to start the day.

You will learn menus, prep for lunch, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while supporting other departments as needed. Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 months cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full service restaurant or hotel.

Responsibilities

• Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
• Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
• Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
• Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
• Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prep food techniques

Hand tools/machines

Precision measurement

Mathematics for food prep

Recipe literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Breakfast Cook to prepare all morning items with speed and consistency, ensuring the highest quality to start the day.

You will learn menus, prep for lunch, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while supporting other departments as needed. Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 months cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel.