Seasonal Breakfast Cook

Higgins Beach Inn•Scarborough, ME

8d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We pride ourselves on the dishes served from our kitchen and are lookingfor a passionate Breakfast Cook to help support our team. Theideal candidate for this position has previous experience, enjoysworking in a busy restaurant environment, and is capable of takingdirection well and multi-tasking effectively. Looking for a fun,energetic and committed team member we can trust! If you haverestaurant industry experience and a passion for food prep and strongcustomer service, please submit an application to us today! JOB SUMMARY: To assist in thepreparation and service of breakfast, ensuring that the highest quality,hygiene and service standards are met and maintained at all times. TheBreakfast Cook ensures that each food item is prepared with thehighest quality, care, and craftsmanship. You will accurately andefficiently cook the food, as well as prepare and portion your stationprior to cooking. In addition, Line Cooks follow all recipes, portions,guidelines, sanitation, and basic safety in order to produce foodaccording to our standards. Primary responsibilities include anauthority for the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness ofdishes served, knowledge of all menu items, recipes, plating guidelines,and sanitation/basic safety information. The Breakfast Cook willhave experience with a variety of food items using knives, immersionblenders, food processors, scales and portion bags using gas stoves,griddles and fryers. Knowledge and practice of food handling and storageis required.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of experience as a breakfast cook in full service hotel.
Relevant experience gained in a similar environment is also desirable.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Abilityto communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests andemployees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact anddiplomacy.
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Ability to understand verbal directions, menu details, labels on chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
Ability to work under pressure and deal with deadlines, and stressful situations during busy periods.
Frequent walking, bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting, manual dexterity and repetitive motions.
Occasional stair climbing.
Schedule varies according to operational needs; will include early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Hazards include, but are not limited to knife injuries, lifting injuries, slips, and tripping.

Nice To Haves

Anunderstanding of seasonings for a range of culturally diverse foods ishelpful, as is knowledge of common food allergens, intolerances andtheir substitutes.

Responsibilities

Take control of the breakfast service and ensure guests receive a truly delicious and memorable experience.
Cooking and managing breakfast service and assisting with dinner service preparation.
Setting up and breaking down after the breakfast service.
Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.
Must have a strong sense of organization and unwavering standards for quality and cleanliness.
Complete all daily responsibilities/cleaning task list.
Completes all department checklists.
Minimizes waste of product.
Recognizeand follow quality standards in regard to meats, vegetables, fruits,dairy products and grains, including proper storage of these itemsaccording to health standards.
Ensure all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared, rotated and on time.
Ensure all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
Ensure any anticipated issues are communicated promptly to the Executive Chef.
Ensure all staff under your control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
Collect feedback from the guest during the breakfast session and report to Executive chef on any complaints or issues.
Liaise with Purchase Manager regarding daily raw materials for breakfast.
Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations.
Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally.
Understandpersonal sanitation, the use of personal protective equipment and beaware of ways to prevent personal injury from improper reaching,lifting, stretching and carrying.
Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 30 pounds between knee and shoulders.
Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands, which may be repetitive for entire shift.
Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
Protect the assets of the property and Migis Hotel Group.