Breakfast Cook-The Richardson Hotel Buffalo NY

About the role

The Richardson Hotel is seeking a Breakfast Cook to start guests' day off right. Key responsibilities include preparing breakfast items to order, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and assisting with prep and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot, delicious breakfast items to order (eggs, pancakes, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches)
• Follow recipes, portioning, and food-safety guidelines
• P plate quickly and attractively during busy morning service
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen
• Assist with prep and inventory

Requirements

• Available early mornings and can work weekends/holidays
• Previous line-cook or breakfast-cook experience preferred
• Works quickly, stays calm under pressure, cares about food quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same

Skills

• Food handler's certificate required
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more
• Standing and exerting well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
• Handling knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasping, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen
• Using and operating various kitchen machinery to include slickers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment
• Creating, building, handling, and dismantling displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings

Benefits

• Hospitality and values-driven culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth opportunities/manager training program
• Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio
• Third party perks (movie tickets, attractions, etc.)
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program