**Cook Job Duties with Prep Work Requirements and Breakfast Experience**
**Job Title:** Cook
**Reports To:** Kitchen Manager/Chef
### **Job Duties**
1. **Food Preparation**
- Chop, dice, and prepare ingredients for breakfast dishes, including fresh produce, meats, and dairy.
- Prepare batters, sauces, and other breakfast essentials ahead of service (e.g., pancake mix, hollandaise sauce).
- Ensure all food prep complies with safety and hygiene standards.
2. **Breakfast Cooking**
- Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast items, such as eggs (fried, scrambled, poached, etc.), pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, and hash browns.
- Mastery of breakfast timing to deliver multiple dishes simultaneously.
3. **Menu Execution**
- Follow standard recipes and presentation standards to maintain consistency and quality.
- Monitor portion sizes to minimize food waste.
4. **Inventory and Stocking**
- Ensure prep stations are stocked and organized with all necessary supplies.
- Conduct inventory checks for breakfast-specific ingredients and notify the manager of low-stock items.
5. **Equipment Operation**
- Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Maintain and clean breakfast-specific tools (e.g., griddles, toasters, and waffle irons).
6. **Cleanliness and Hygiene**
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
- Assist with end-of-shift cleaning, including washing dishes and sanitizing prep areas.
7. **Customer Service Collaboration**
- Work closely with servers to ensure timely delivery of breakfast items.
- Handle special requests or modifications for breakfast orders with care.
8. **Adherence to Regulations**
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with local health codes and kitchen protocols.
9. **Flexibility**
- Assist in other prep and cooking duties as required, including helping with lunch/dinner shifts when necessary.
### **Required Experience and Skills**
- Proven experience in a breakfast-focused cooking role.
- Expertise in preparing common breakfast dishes and managing morning rushes.
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
- Familiarity with food safety and kitchen sanitation protocols.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
### **Prep Work Requirements**
- Preparing fresh produce and breakfast components daily.
- Maintaining stock levels for commonly used ingredients like eggs, butter, flour, and milk.
- Labeling and storing prepped ingredients for easy access during breakfast service.
- Setting up the kitchen stations and verifying all equipment is in working condition before service.
This list ensures clarity for the role while emphasizing breakfast expertise and prep skills. Let me know if you need adjustments for your specific operation!
Please note that this position may require standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $2.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Shift:
Ability to Relocate:
- Pearland, TX 77584: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
