Breakfast Cook - Hilton Garden Inn GR

Suburban Inns; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Restaurant discounts

Paid time off for ALL Team Members

Health insurance for full-time team

Flexible schedules

Holiday Pay

Volunteer time off

Advancement opportunities

Referral program

Maternity/paternity leave for eligible

Job summary

Suburban Inns' Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Rapids is seeking a Breakfast Cook for a part-time morning role. Shift times are M-F 5:30am–11am and weekends 6am–12pm. Starting wage is $17/hour and is negotiable based on experience; position may be used as a paid internship.

The role involves preparing items for dining room orders and events while following health standards and Suburban Inns' brand guidelines. A strong focus on guest satisfaction is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and guest-service skills.
• Ability to interpret information and perform basic arithmetic.
• Willingness to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per make sheets/recipes for dining room orders and events.
• Set up service units and maintain portions and presentation standards.
• Keep work areas clean, sanitary, and in compliance with health regulations.
• Notify Kitchen Manager of shortages and assist with prep station setup/breakdown.
• Adhere to Suburban Inns standards and guest satisfaction goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

TIPS Certification (may be completed upon hire)

Job description

The Hilton Garden Inn is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement. Come join the best team in the Hospitality Industry!

Breakfast Cook

• Shift: Morning shift, part-time
• Open Availability needed for breakfast shifts. Monday to Friday 5:30am to 11am. Sat and Sun 6am to 12pm
• Starting Wage: Starts at $17/hour, negotiable based on experience
• Position can be used as a paid internship

As a Breakfast Cook you would be responsible for preparing food items required for all dining room orders and events, while following local health and department and Suburban Inns standards, Suburban Inns' Core Values, brand standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Monetary recognition program
• Monetary referral program
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Essential Functions:

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Prepare all required items according to make sheets/recipes
• Set up service units with needed items
• Service items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards
• Notify the Kitchen Manager of expected shortages
• Ensure that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen
• Set up, maintain, and break down prep cook station
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items
• Adhere to local health and safety regulations
• Maintain any logs required by the health department
• Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable
• Maintain the highest sanitary standards
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. May require typing, record keeping, or word processing. Good communication skills

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:

License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: TIPS Certification (may be completed upon hire)

Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:

Uniform: Uniform shirt and name tag provided. Suburban Inns approved black slacks and black, close-toed, non-slip shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member.

Appearance: Hair must be kept well-groomed. All facial piercings and tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The Vice President of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and / or different responsibilities from those set forth above.