Breakfast Cook Prep Cook

Paducah Riverfront Hotel; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Paducah Riverfront Hotel is seeking a reliable Breakfast Cook to join the morning kitchen team. You will handle the front-line breakfast rush and support prep to keep service moving smoothly.

Responsibilities include made-to-order items, buffet upkeep, station cleanliness, food safety, and collaboration with servers. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs; early shifts start around 5am.

Qualifications

• Experience on a breakfast line or in prep work.
• Early-morning shift reliability (5am start).
• Basic cooking knowledge.
• Ability to assist with banquet, catering, and event orders as needed.
• Stamina to stand, move quickly, and 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 workspace clean and sanitized and break down the breakfast line.
• Food Safety: Adhere to health regulations, proper storage, labeling and temperature logging.
• Team Support: Communicate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and accurate orders.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food prep

Team collaboration

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.