Breakfast Line Cook: Fresh Prep & Buffet Expert

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare items per recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will manage production, rotate perishables, and assist in controlling costs across shifts with regular attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities include starting ahead items, maintaining inventory, operating and cleaning equipment, and supporting buffet setup and guest service in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Team player able to assist coworkers.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following recipes and standards.
• Start ahead items and manage production to avoid over-preparation.
• Date, rotate and store perishables per Crescent standards.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage with proper cover/date.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, mixer, slicer, ovens, etc.).
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Self-starting

Team player

Dexterity

Lifting <100 lbs

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare items per recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will manage production, rotate perishables, and assist in controlling costs across shifts with regular attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities include starting ahead items, maintaining inventory, operating and cleaning equipment, and supporting buffet setup and guest service in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.