Breakfast Cook I & II

Basin Harbor; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A lakeside retreat is seeking seasonal Breakfast Cooks to prepare quality morning meals for guests from mid-May through October 2026. Key responsibilities include operating grills and ovens, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have prior food preparation experience or a willingness to learn, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Positions may require up to 10-hour shifts, with the ability to lift 20 lbs repeatedly.

Qualifications

• Understanding proper kitchen etiquette and service standards.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred, willing to train.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning meals, focusing on quality.
• Maintain food safety standards and cleanliness.
• Work quickly in a fast-paced, early morning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Overview

Come join the Basin Harbor team as we celebrate our 140th year, a milestone we’re honored to celebrate with our cherished community. We have plenty in store, from new experiences and enhancements to time‑honored traditions that continue to make this lakeside retreat so special.

Responsibilities

Our Breakfast Cooks start their day early and are responsible for preparing morning meals (eggs, pancakes, meats), focusing on quality. Key duties include preparing mise‑en‑place, operating grills and ovens, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping stations clean. They must work quickly in fast‑paced environments, often starting early mornings. We are seeking both full‑ and part‑time seasonal Breakfast Cooks to join our team for the upcoming summer season, from mid‑May through October 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding the need for proper etiquette and service standards in a kitchen and service environment.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred; willingness to train.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Efficient and able to perform multiple tasks systematically in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to remember and follow kitchen cleanliness and food‑handling procedures.
• Clean, well‑kept, professional appearance required for all kitchen staff.
• Shift work may require up to 10‑hour shifts, walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs repeatedly.

Basin Harbor conducts pre‑employment criminal background and reference checks on all employees.