Full-Time Breakfast Cook

Inn At Ocean's Edge•Lincolnville, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare high-quality breakfast dishes for our guests daily. The Breakfast Cook will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking and presenting dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as caring for inventory control and placing food orders multiple times a week. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
Minimum of 1 years as a cook in a high volume or fine dining kitchen.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Strong mathematical abilities in order to determine and track inventory and to understand controls and menu costing.
Thorough understanding of food safety, food handling, food storage, and kitchen sanitation requirements of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA, as well as common food allergies.
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
Ability to change activity frequently and work with constant interruptions.
Prior short order breakfast and baking experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Serve Safe certified a plus.
A work history that includes working in seasonal operations for multiple seasons is a plus.
Previous leadership experience.
Knowledge that the respect of peer and staff is earned, not demanded.

Responsibilities

Exhibit a high level of skill and creativity in cuisine with consideration to cost, quality standards, product, execution, guest appeal and value perception.
Lead with a proactive, not reactive, leadership style.
Manage the preparation of menu items consistent with the recipes and standards provided by the F&B Manager.
Ensure that prep for every meal is done efficiently, accurately and is consistent with business demands.
Effectively communicate any menu changes, special guest needs, and event plans kitchen staff.
Maintain effective communication with the F&B Manager to ensure awareness of business levels, scheduled groups and activities, and guests special needs, allergies and requests.
Meet or exceed food safety, work-station and personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA, as well as assisting with general maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen equipment and food storage areas.
Protect the assets of the property and Migis Hotel Group.