Breakfast Cook

Snowbasin Resort•Ranchettes, WY

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time AM Breakfast Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality breakfast menu items for Hathaway's Restaurant, Carol's Café, and the Little America Travel Center. This position ensures all breakfast entrees are prepared efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with company recipes, food safety standards, and guest expectations. The Breakfast Cook plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional dining experience while maintaining a clean, organized, and productive kitchen. The typical shift begins early in the morning and requires excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of breakfast cooking techniques.
Ability to prepare multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent time management.
Ability to prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
Commitment to exceptional guest service.
Stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Use hands continuously for chopping, slicing, mixing, and cooking.
Work safely around hot grills, ovens, fryers, steam, and open flames.
Work in varying temperatures including hot kitchens, coolers, and freezers.
Maintain manual dexterity to safely use knives and commercial kitchen equipment.
Work early morning shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business demands require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum 1–2 years of breakfast cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, or high-volume kitchen preferred.
Experience cooking eggs to order.
Experience with short-order breakfast service.
Experience in a hotel or resort kitchen preferred.
ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Certification preferred (or ability to obtain after hire).
Experience preparing food for multiple outlets is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and plate breakfast menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
Prepare breakfast foods including eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toast, breakfast meats, potatoes, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, and specialty breakfast items.
Prepare breakfast items for multiple food outlets including Hathaway's Restaurant, Carol's Café, and the Travel Center.
Ensure food is served fresh, hot, and within quality standards.
Monitor food temperatures throughout service.
Prepare daily specials as directed by the Executive Chef.
Accurately portion food to minimize waste and control food costs.
Open the kitchen and prepare workstations prior to breakfast service.
Stock cooking stations with ingredients and supplies before each shift.
Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of shortages.
Rotate food using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) methods.
Maintain proper labeling and dating of food products.
Assist with food prep for lunch service when breakfast production is complete.
Support banquet or catering breakfast events as needed.
Maintain compliance with local health department regulations.
Follow ServSafe food handling procedures.
Maintain clean workstations throughout the shift.
Properly clean grills, flat tops, fryers, ovens, utensils, and prep equipment.
Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Dispose of food waste properly.
Maintain personal hygiene and proper uniform standards.
Communicate effectively with servers, expeditors, and kitchen staff.
Assist other cooks and prep staff during peak business periods.
Train and mentor new kitchen employees as assigned.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in a team environment.

Benefits

Cross training and Advancement opportunities
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance coverage (full time only)
Health & Flexible Savings Accounts (full time only)
401K with 6% match
Life Insurance (full time only)
Long term Disability (full time only)
Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Critical Insurance (full time only)
Generous paid time off, up to 128 hours after 90 days (full time only)
Employee Discounts on merchandise, meals, fuel, rooms, & golf course
Exclusive employee discounts through Perkspot
Tuition Reimbursement Program; Up to 75% reimbursement (full time only)
Employee Assistance Program through Headspace
$500 sign on bonus after 60 days of working full time