Breakfast Cook

Breakfast Cook – Richardson Hotel, Buffalo, NY

Hotel Equities, a multi‑award‑winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Breakfast Cook for the Richardson Hotel in Buffalo, NY.

Job Purpose: Prepare food items according to production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests that they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain product quality.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas clean, in compliance with health department regulations.
• Maintain good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Operate all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, etc.) and have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
• Promptly report all maintenance issues.
• Properly receive and store food and other deliveries.
• Consult with upper kitchen management daily and with other departments related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Participate, support, and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Be readily available and approachable for all guests.
• Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns, following the property’s specific second‑effort and recovery plan.
• Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic, helpful, and positive member of the team.
• Be professional, responsible, and mature in conduct and behavior.
• Be understanding, encouraging, and friendly with all co‑workers.
• Be self‑motivated and use time wisely.
• Maintain open lines of communication with each department.
• Respond positively to new ideas.
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback.
• Maintain effective communication through meetings and memorandums.
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company, including those in the associate handbook.
• Apply safety and security skills: properly handle and account for keys and be knowledgeable of emergency procedures, lost and found items, and security concerns.

• High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically demonstrate culinary techniques (cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices).
• Ability to create and maintain buffet displays up to 5–6 feet in height.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (freezers and hot kitchens) for up to several hours.
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to handle knives, pots, equipment, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces and handle kitchen machinery.
• Ability to create and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings.
• Must be able to exert well‑paced ability in limited space and reach other hotel locations timely.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., stretch for cleaning/inspection tasks.
• Must be able to maneuver between simultaneous functions.
• Must be able to…