Position Summary:

As a breakfast cook, you would be responsible for preparing and delivering to breakfast service, providing a high standard of fresh food in a busy hotel restaurant. Oversee the checking of all early morning deliveries.

Also, be able to undertake a varied list of food preparation for the kitchen daily and take full responsibility and accountability for the Breakfast Shift. You are to additionally ensuring that all policies and procedures laid down by management are implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take control of the breakfast service and ensure guests receive a truly delicious and memorable breakfast

• Cooking and managing breakfast service and assisting with lunch service.

• Setting up and cleaning down the kitchen after breakfast.

• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

• Ensure all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.

• Ensure all breakfast items are always prepared and on time.

• Ensure all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the right quantity.

• Ensure the department is operated within the appropriate legislation and the necessary records are maintained up-to-date.

• Ensure any anticipated issues are communicated promptly to the Head Chef.

• Ensure all staff under your control are treated fairly and with courtesy.

• You are ensuring and controlling levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating, and food costs on an ongoing basis.

• Collect feedback from the guest during the breakfast session and report to Executive chef on any complaints or issues.

• You are to ensuring that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.

• Personal grooming and appearance standards are kept at a high standard regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene.

• Assist with producing menus and new dishes.

• Able to prepare different type of breakfast egg preparations and methods.

• Liaise with Kitchen Manager regarding daily raw materials for breakfast.

• Ensure costings and budgets are maintained

• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations.

• Have a good knowledge of health & safety, hygiene, and any other legislation.

• Able to handle pressure calmly and professionally.

• Attend training courses as and when required.

• Hours of work usually are 4 am to 12 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Prerequisites:

• Passion for cooking

• Friendly outgoing personality along with excellent personal presentation.

• Passionate about producing high-quality food.

• Able to tackle every task given to you with the highest levels of enthusiasm.

• Be an excellent team player

Experience:

2 to 3 years of relevant experience gained in a similar environment is desirable.