Breakfast Line Cook

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Miami Beach, FL

21h

About The Position

The Breakfast Line Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements, established guest service, and sustainability standards. This role involves ensuring consistent food quality, proper preparation and storage of food items, managing inventory, controlling food waste and costs, operating and cleaning kitchen tools and equipment, adhering to sustainability guidelines, and practicing safe work habits. The cook will also perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate per Hersha Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up.
Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables.
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Hersha Hospitality standards.
Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.