What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Breakfast Cook position at Gateways Inn & Restaurant?
Job Overview
Gateways Inn is seeking an experienced and personable Breakfast Cook to join our team. This part-time position is responsible for preparing and serving a quality breakfast experience for our guests each morning, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and cook breakfast items according to menu specifications and guest preferences
- Set up and maintain breakfast service area to ensure an inviting dining atmosphere
- Accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests when possible
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization throughout service
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
- Coordinate timing to ensure hot food is served fresh during service hours
- Handle guest feedback professionally and make service adjustments as needed
- Wash and put away dishes from breakfast service
- Bring garbage to outside bins
- Complete opening and closing duties for the breakfast service
Qualifications
- Previous breakfast or line cook experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety practices and ServSafe certification and Allergy Awareness Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor
- Strong listening skills and ability to follow procedures
- Reliable transportation and punctuality
- Flexibility with schedule, including weekend and holiday availability
Physical Demands
- · Standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the shift.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for food preparation, cooking, plating, and cleaning.
- Ability to lift and carry items such as food products, pots, trash, and kitchen supplies (typically up to 40 lbs.).
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and stooping while working at the line and accessing equipment or storage.
- Working in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment near grills, ovens, and fryers.
- Ability to safely handle knives, hot surfaces, and kitchen equipment.
- Repetitive motions such as chopping, stirring, flipping, and plating during meal service.
- Ability to move quickly and safely within a confined kitchen space.
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23