Breakfast Cook - Hamilton's Kitchen

The Alfond Inn • Winter Park, FL

11d

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook safely and efficiently prepares and cooks food to encourage repeat business and deliver excellent food and service. The role prepares menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. It involves working with the culinary team and management on menu items, specials, and promotions; maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen; helping manage inventory; and coordinating with colleagues to support smooth service.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service and communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and remain composed under pressure.
• Ability to safely and appropriately use and operate kitchen equipment.
• Knife skills and skills with grills, broilers, sautéing, and expediting; garde manger experience.
• Ability to produce meals quickly while maintaining food quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience receiving orders and controlling inventory.
• Culinary Arts education.
• Serve-Safe Certification.
• Allergy Awareness Training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Use cooking techniques including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to maintain quality and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions suited to guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with ingredients, flavors, and techniques to create new dishes.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients and apply them to menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management by receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies and conducting stock checks.
• Follow food handling and storage procedures to reduce contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness risks, and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Communicate with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate preparation, cooking times, and service priorities.
• Assist colleagues with tasks such as dishwashing, plating, and garnishing to support workflow and meet service deadlines.

Benefits

• Employer contribution of up to 80% toward individual health plans.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary yearly match.
• Paid group term life insurance for select positions.
• 50% shared cost short-term disability coverage.
• Option to purchase additional employee-paid life insurance.
• Robust paid time off plan.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Earned wage access program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sober support network and recovery-friendly workplace.
• Hotel travel discounts.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on property location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED