Breakfast Cook / Prep Cook

Paducah Riverfront Hotel; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Paducah Riverfront Hotel is seeking a reliable Breakfast Cook to join our morning team. This role leads the front line of our kitchen during the breakfast rush, ensuring timely meal preparation and buffet quality.

You'll handle prep and maintain station organization for the day, with shifts starting around 5am. The ideal candidate shows basic cooking knowledge and stamina to stay productive throughout service.

Qualifications

• Experience on a breakfast line or prep.
• Able to work early shifts starting around 5am.
• Basic cooking knowledge.
• Able to assist with banquet, catering, and event orders.
• Able to stand, move quickly, lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Breakfast Service: Prepare made-to-order dishes and maintain the breakfast buffet to hotel quality standards.
• Daily Prep: Work through assigned prep lists to set up the kitchen for the following shifts.
• Station Maintenance: Keep your workspace clean and sanitized throughout the shift and perform a thorough breakdown of the breakfast line.
• Food Safety: Adhere to health department regulations, including proper food storage, labeling, and temperature logging.
• Team Support: Communicate effectively with servers and fellow kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and accurate orders.

Skills

Breakfast experience

Stamina

Time management

Team communication

Banquet support

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Breakfast Cook to join our morning team. This role is focused on the "front-line" of our kitchen—handling the morning rush and staying productive with culinary prep once service slows down. You will be responsible for consistent meal execution and ensuring the kitchen is prepped and organized for the rest of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Breakfast Service: Prepare made-to-order dishes and maintain the breakfast buffet to hotel quality standards.
• Daily Prep: Work through assigned prep lists (chopping, portioning, and sauce making) to set up the kitchen for the following shifts.
• Station Maintenance: Keep your workspace clean and sanitized throughout the shift and perform a thorough breakdown of the breakfast line.
• Food Safety: Adhere to all health department regulations, including proper food storage, labeling, and temperature logging.
• Team Support: Communicate effectively with servers and fellow kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and accurate orders.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience on a breakfast line or prep.
• Schedule: Reliability for early morning shifts (typically starting at 5am) is essential.
• Skills: Basic cooking knowledge
• Banquet Support: Ability to assist in the cooking and preparation of banquet, catering and event orders as needed.
• Stamina: Ability to stand, move quickly, and lift up to 35lbs during the shift.