Full-Time Breakfast Cook - Temporary Maternity Leave Coverage - Element by Westin San Jose Milpitas Marriott

Location Element by Westin San Jose Milpitas

Milpitas Marriott Element by Westin believes everyone deserves to be well - no matter who they are - where they come from or how long theyre away from home. Thats why we offer seamless and intuitive wellness built in from the start. Whether theyre stopping by for a few days or settling in for a few weeks, time away from home shouldnt mean time away from life. Our travelers recognize and appreciate our approachable multidimensional staff, and we are energized by helping them find their own space in Element. We help our guests live life away as they do at home, no matter how long they stay. If youre an active optimist who doesnt second guess connecting with like-minded guests and creating a balanced space for yourself and those around you, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Element.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a dedicated and professional temporary full-time short order breakfast cook to join our team at Element San Jose Milpitas. This position is specifically designed to provide coverage while a permanent team member is on a protected maternity leave of absence. The role is expected to last approximately 5-6 months, though this may be subject to slight adjustments based on the returning employees schedule. Expected start date: February 2026. Expected end date: between June 2026 - July 2026. Please note that this is a finite temporary assignment. While this position does not guarantee permanent employment upon the return of the employee on leave, it is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Cook made-to-order items as according to a standardized rotating recipe
• Maintains standards of food and beverage quality and safety
• Responsible for monthly inventories and initiates programs to reduce breakage and loss in glassware and silverware
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas
• Prepare items needed for the breakfast period and oversee preparation of the needed items for the evening reception
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift and ensure proper storage procedures specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements

Requirements

• Bachelors High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years of kitchen experience
• Fluency in English is required
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Food service permit as required by local or state government agency
• Food service and/or certification required by franchise leadership
• Customer service skills
• Culinary ability, food, and event-oriented
• Planning and organizational ability during high traffic

What to Expect in Your First Few Months

First, you will be familiarized with the menu offerings. From here, you will be making the best dishes our guests have seen. As your work grows, you will play an important role in ensuring our guests have a wonderful dining experience.

The Perks

• Travel discounts at hotel partners and franchises around the world
• Participation in our Wellness program
• Ongoing individual incentive programs
• Monthly staff luncheons
• On-demand pay opportunities for instant pay between paychecks
• Leadership development program and growth opportunities

How to Apply

Join us. Submit your application online.

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group LLC

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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About Lodging Dynamics

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a national hospitality management company serving the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group operates hotels across many states and among several brands, including Marriott and Hilton. Our work centers around our mission: Make Money and Do Good. This mission focuses on elevating human dignity by providing exceptional services and opportunities to our employees, guests, and investors.