Breakfast Cook
Job Summary
Join the team at Nations Giant Hamburgers as a Breakfast Cook and help us serve fresh, high-quality breakfast meals to our guests. Nations began as a small hot dog stand in San Pablo, California, in 1952 and has grown into a family-owned Northern California tradition known for giant hamburgers, hearty breakfasts, and fresh pies.
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Breakfast Cook who takes pride in preparing quality food quickly, consistently, and according to established recipes and food safety standards. This position is specifically focused on breakfast preparation and requires previous breakfast cooking experience in a restaurant or fast-paced food-service environment.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working a busy breakfast cook line, managing multiple orders at once, maintaining food quality and portion consistency, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
Duties
● Prepare breakfast items according to established recipes, portion standards, and food safety requirements.
● Cook eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, and other breakfast menu items accurately and consistently.
● Work efficiently on a fast-paced breakfast cook line while maintaining quality and presentation.
● Read and prioritize multiple breakfast orders during busy periods.
● Ensure breakfast food is cooked to proper temperatures and served fresh.
● Maintain proper food levels and communicate with the team when additional preparation is needed.
● Operate grills, griddles, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
● Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene procedures.
● Maintain a clean and organized cooking station throughout the shift.
● Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products.
● Assist with opening and preparing the breakfast kitchen for daily service.
● Work as part of a team to ensure fast, accurate, and friendly service.
● Follow all company policies, procedures, recipes, and food safety standards.
Requirements
● Previous breakfast cooking experience is required.
● Previous experience working as a breakfast cook in a restaurant or fast-paced food-service environment is required.
● Demonstrated ability to cook breakfast foods quickly and consistently during busy service periods.
● Strong knowledge of breakfast food preparation and cooking techniques.
● Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
● Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
● Ability to read and prioritize multiple orders accurately.
● Strong time-management skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
● Reliable, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team.
● Positive attitude and commitment to quality and cleanliness.
● Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
● Availability to work weekends and holidays based on business needs.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a skilled breakfast cook. The successful candidate should already have hands-on experience preparing breakfast in a restaurant and be comfortable working a busy breakfast line.
If you have experience cooking breakfast, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in serving quality food, and can consistently deliver accurate orders during busy periods, we’d like to hear from you.
Join Nations Giant Hamburgers and bring your breakfast cooking experience to a Northern California tradition!
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
