Breakfast Line Cook and Kitchen Prep - Minimum 1 year experience required

We are looking for one experienced Breakfast Line Cook and Prep person to join our kitchen team.

In this role, you'll be a valuable part of our daily meal service, preparing delicious breakfast and lunch offerings that meet high standards of quality and presentation.

This position is perfect for someone looking for a consistent 4-day and 36 - 40 hour per week position who likes to be involved in prep, cooking, catering, slicing, bagel making and all areas of our busy kitchen.

We are a family owned 24-year old brand and this position is coming about because we are about to introduce a newly expanded breakfast menu and will be opening earlier than we previously had been.

You MUST be available to work Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays as part of your weekly schedule. You must also be available most mornings to start as early as 6:00am and be able to stay until 3:30pm to shut down the Kitchen. We are closed on Mondays and our opening hours will be 7:00am until 3:00pm all the other days except Saturday when we are open until 4:00pm. This will be structured as a 4 day a week job and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays are required.

All Hourly employees are also automatically made part of the shared tip pool which is not usually available to kitchen employees in other restaurants. Tips are paid on your paychecks each pay period based on the number of hours worked and tips received in the restaurant.

Duties

• Prepare and assemble breakfast and lunch menu items according to established recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
  
• Assist in food preparation tasks including trimming and slicing of all cooked and prepared Deli meats and food handling to support meal production.
  
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, knives, slicer and other culinary tools.
  
• Maintain strict food safety standards by following sanitizing procedures, proper storage practices, and hygiene protocols.
  
• Support menu planning efforts by providing input on ingredient needs and recipe adherence for high-volume production.
  
• Help with food presentation and plating to ensure visually appealing dishes for dine-in or catering services.
  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely service during busy breakfast and lunch hours while maintaining a clean work environment.
  

Experience

• Prior experience in a comparable breakfast line cook position is required. A strong understanding in food safety is essential.
  
• Experience working in fast casual restaurant environments with high-volume production is highly valued.
  
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques such as trimming, slicing, grilling, and general culinary skills is required.
  
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently is necessary for smooth daily operations.
  
• Proven ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining flexibility for special dietary needs or catering requests.
  
• Background in food industry roles involving food handling, catering, or meal prep will help you excel in this position.
  
• A commitment to food safety sanitizing procedures and excellent knife skills will ensure quality results every time.
  

Join us as a Breakfast Line Cook and Prep where your culinary talents will shine while you help deliver fresh, tasty meals that make a difference every day!