Breakfast Line Cook – Early Morning Shift

Valor Hospitality Partners • Hilton College Station, TX

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About The Position

Prepare culinary items for hotel guests and clientele, with guest satisfaction depending on food appearance, quality, and the overall dining experience. The role involves daily preparation of food in pantry, fry, and other kitchen areas, following production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The required shift is 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Six months to one year of experience in a food and beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial-sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups, and salads.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Manual coordination to operate buttons, grasp items, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak, and understand English.
• Able to lift, push, and carry 20–40 pounds.
• Able to stand continuously for long periods.
• Must be able to work 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to consistent quality using recipe cards, production and portion standards, and per-order specifications.
• Begin advance-preparation items while avoiding preparation beyond estimated needs; assemble multiple orders to order.
• Work kitchen line stations, including broiler, sauté, fry, pantry, and expediter.
• Date food containers and rotate food according to standard operating procedures; maintain proper temperatures for perishables.
• Check shift pars, determine preparation and freezer pulls, and set up the line; note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Help keep the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff, and guests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Daily pay
• Team member hotel discount program
• Uniforms provided for most positions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Team member awards and recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and beverage discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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