Breakfast Cook

The Breakfast Cook will play a key role in ensuring our guests start their day with a delightful and satisfying breakfast experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation & Presentation
  • Prepare and cook a wide variety of breakfast items and other morning specialties.
  • Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to standard recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food to specification and in a timely manner.
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
  • Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
  • Keep updated on recipe changes and produce assigned items exactly according to recipes by using measuring devices and scales to control food costs.
  • Uphold the standards and expectations of food quality and production set forth by Juniper Preserve.
• Kitchen Operations & Safety
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Perform scheduled cleaning, stocking, rotation, and maintenance tasks set by the Chef.
  • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and cleaned.
  • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Receive food deliveries, checking contents to verify product quantity and quality.
• Guest Service
  • Handle guest requests and dietary requirements with attention to detail and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner.
  • Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure customer needs are met.
• Teamwork & Communication
  • Attend scheduled training seminars and staff meetings.
  • Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees and purveyors to foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
  • Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take corrective action or suggest alternative courses of action when necessary.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
  • Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Maintain a professional standard at Juniper Preserve, including appearance and interaction with members, employees, and guests of the club.
  • Avoid discussing work-related issues with members and resort guests.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.

Qualifications:

Required

• Proven experience as a Breakfast Cook or similar role in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast cooking techniques and recipes.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a passion for food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to independently carry out the key responsibilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

• High School Diploma Preferred
• 1–2 years of cooking experience

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