Java Coffee Bar seeks Breakfast Cooks for early shifts starting at 5 AM. Responsibilities include preparing diverse breakfast items, maintaining food safety, and efficient kitchen operation. Culinary skills and early morning availability required.
1. Culinary Education: A high school diploma or equivalent; a culinary degree or certificate from a recognized culinary school is preferred but not always necessary.
2. Cooking Experience: Experience in a professional kitchen, particularly in breakfast or short-order cooking, is highly valued.
3. Knowledge of Cooking Techniques: Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures relevant to breakfast items.
4. Food Safety Certification: Possession of or ability to obtain a food handler's card or food safety certification, depending on local regulations.
5. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and handle the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment.
6. Time Management Skills: Proficiency in managing time effectively, especially during rush hours, to ensure timely and efficient service.
7. Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
8. Teamwork Skills: Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with other kitchen staff.
9. Communication Skills: Good communication skills for interacting with team members and, occasionally, with customers.
10. Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
The key responsibilities and duties of a Breakfast Cook include:
1. Preparing Breakfast Items: Cooking a variety of breakfast dishes such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, and breakfast meats according to menu specifications.
2. Ensuring Food Quality: Maintaining high standards of food quality and freshness, and adhering to food safety and hygiene protocols.
3. Efficient Cooking: Managing multiple orders simultaneously, especially during busy morning hours, to ensure efficient and timely service.
4. Kitchen Equipment Use: Proficiently using kitchen equipment like grills, stoves, and ovens for food preparation.
5. Food Presentation: Plating and presenting breakfast dishes in an appealing manner.
6. Inventory Management: Assisting in inventory tracking, including stocking and ordering kitchen supplies and ingredients.
7. Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping the kitchen area clean and organized, complying with health and safety standards.
8. Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation.
9. Adhering to Recipes: Following established recipes and cooking techniques for consistency in food quality.
A modern interpretation of the classical offerings of laid back funky coffee shops. We cater for every pallet with our icy shakes to our crafted espresso drinks and artisan teas, featuring award winning products known in coffee houses worldwide. Our food is a spectacular fusion of Caribbean, Italian and American cuisines. Our pastries and desserts are also worth a visit!