Breakfast Cook

The Harborvale in Burlington is the newest hospitality offering by Westport Hospitality, the team behind Hotel Vermont, the nationally recognized Condé Nast Traveler “Best Hotel in New England.” As Vermont’s first Autograph Collection hotel and only the third in New England, The Harborvale promises to be “Exactly Like Nothing Else.”

The Harborvale is seeking a Breakfast Cook to join our newly reimagined, one-of-a-kind property located in downtown Burlington, Vermont set on the shores of Lake Champlain. The Harborvale’s story is inspired by the wonder and sense of place that Lake Champlain provides; the adventure of fresh experiences, the opportunity to reminisce about fond memories while creating new stories to share. Food and beverage is essential to the guest experience at The Harborvale, whether it’s being enjoyed during a slow morning, golden evening, or whatever lies between. We look forward to hosting our guests and community for many meals and drinks in the Living Room of The Harborvale.

We are an organization that thrives in a culture of shared responsibility and care for one another. The expectation that there is no front of house or back of house; we are one house.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a candidate who has refined their craft with a sense of simplicity and precision. This individual should be professional, a curious learner, and calm under pressure with—most importantly—a love of hospitality.

In this role, you will cook in a manner that reflects the individuality of The Harborvale. You’ll cultivate a culture of warmth and excellence, creating memorable food moments that embody a sense of wonder, a hint of nostalgia, and a spark of adventure.

Are you a person who can use your love of this profession and dedication to being excellent at it, and finds joy in being a great host? If so, we want to talk with you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Cooking for guests with consistency and professionalism while learning multiple stations
• Maintain an exceptionally clean and organized kitchen that will exceed Health Department and brand audit standards
• Ensuring Guest Satisfaction
• Make sure all kitchen equipment is well maintained
• Be open to feedback and flexible to challenges
• Daily execution of a station within the kitchen, including maintaining inventory, quality control and an accurate prep list.
• Communicates with other kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared on time and correctly.
• Ensures consistent high quality of plate presentation.
• Train or show other line cooks certain steps in creating a dish or preparation methods when necessary or directed.
• Comply with scheduled kitchen sanitation and ensure all standards and practices are met.
• Ensure use of FIFO (First in-First out) system, all ingredients are labeled and stored properly.
• Maintain system of control for storage temperatures and proper functioning of kitchen equipment.

Position Requirements:

• Has 2 Years Line Cook experience.
• Shows passion for local and sustainable ingredients.
• Must be able to lift #50 repeatedly during a day.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly during a day

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Line Cook: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27