Sunrise Breakfast Cook — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Kitchen

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway in New Jersey seeks a breakfast line cook who is a team player, passionate about food, and serving others. You will be responsible for preparing breakfast items for hotel guests following recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a minimum of two years’ experience as a line cook or related role, with breakfast-service experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a line cook or in a related role.
• Breakfast-service experience is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift kitchen supplies when necessary.
• ServSafe Certification a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and other menu items.
• Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet and food stations.
• Prepare food according to hotel recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure food is cooked properly and kept at safe temperatures.
• Replenish buffet items as needed during breakfast service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor food supplies and notify management when ingredients need to be reordered.
• Properly store and label food and ingredients.
• Clean cooking equipment, utensils, counters, and other kitchen areas after service.
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with hotel guests.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway in New Jersey seeks a breakfast line cook who is a team player, passionate about food, and serving others. You will be responsible for preparing breakfast items for hotel guests following recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a minimum of two years’ experience as a line cook or related role, with breakfast-service experience a plus.