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Atrium Hospitality Breakfast Cook in Lexington, Kentucky
Hotel:
Lexington Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Breakfast Cook
Full time
Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence
Availability: Early Mornings, Weekdays & Weekend Availability
Starting At: $15/hr
Join the vibrant team at Embassy Suites UK/Coldstream as a Breakfast Cook, where every morning begins with culinary excellence!
This role is pivotal in delighting our guests with exceptional breakfast offerings, setting the tone for their entire day. As a Breakfast Cook, you will craft delicious meals and innovative dishes while maintaining the high standards of quality and presentation that embody our brand. Collaborate closely with our executive chefs and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and create memorable dining experiences.
This dynamic position offers growth opportunities within our culinary department, allowing you to hone your skills and advance your career. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to be creative in a supportive environment, where your contributions directly enhance guest satisfaction and company success.
If you're passionate about cooking and eager to grow in hospitality, this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities
You will prepare and cook breakfast items to the highest standards, ensuring all food is presented attractively and meets the dietary needs of our guests.
We expect you to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering strictly to health and safety regulations and sanitation guidelines.
You shall collaborate with team members to manage inventory effectively, ensuring that ingredients are always fresh and available for daily service.
You will monitor cooking times and temperatures carefully, adjusting as needed to ensure the best quality results in each dish served.
We expect you to engage positively with guests during breakfast hours, addressing any queries or special requests professionally and efficiently.
You shall assist in developing new breakfast menu items by suggesting innovative ideas and taking part in taste tests.
You will participate actively in staff meetings and training sessions, contributing your insights and learning from others to enhance team performance.
We expect you to handle equipment responsibly, reporting any maintenance issues promptly to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
Requirements
You will expertly prepare a variety of breakfast dishes including eggs, pancakes, and pastries to meet our guests' expectations for quality and taste.
We expect you to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, ensuring all food safety standards are consistently met.
Your ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently is essential.
You should demonstrate creativity by developing menu items that cater to diverse dietary preferences and restrictions.
Collaborating with team members to ensure timely service during busy breakfast hours is crucial.
Managing inventory effectively to minimize waste while ensuring availability of fresh ingredients daily is required.
You must communicate clearly with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders and special requests accurately.
We rely on your punctuality and reliability to uphold our commitment to providing an exceptional breakfast experience for every guest.
Skills
Pancake Preparation
Egg Cooking Techniques
Breakfast Buffet Setup
Food Safety Knowledge
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Ability
Communication Skills
At Atrium Hospitality, you’re a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with competitive pay, great benefits, and exciting perks to support you on and off the job.
Including:
✅ Daily Pay – Get paid when you need it
✅ Exclusive Travel Discounts – Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
✅ 401k Plans – Invest in your future
✅ Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Your health matters to us
✅ Additional Property-Specific Perks – Because every location has something special to offer
But we don’t just offer jobs—we help you build careers. With internship programs, training plans, hundreds of self paced on line classes, and opportunities at 70+ hotels nationwide, you can grow your future the way you want.
Ready to take the next step? Join a team that values you and your future!
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we're still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business:
Service
We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome.
Perseverance
We will be better today than we were yesterday.
Inclusion
We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization.
Respect
We treat others the way we would like to be treated.
Innovation
We strive to develop, share and implement new thoughts, ideas and methods that improve our company, our operations and the guest and associate experience.
Teamwork
Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible.
In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities. We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future: Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them. This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization.
Come grow with us!