Breakfast Cook Job at Gourmet Pie & Cafe, Los Alamitos, CA

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  • Gourmet Pie & Cafe
  • Los Alamitos, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Breakfast Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing breakfast dishes in a fast-paced restaurant environment, a passion for quality food, and a team-oriented mindset. You’ll play a key role in delivering our signature breakfast menu and supporting our pie-making tradition.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and cook breakfast menu items, including eggs, pancakes, omelets, breakfast platters, and sides, to Gourmet Pie & Cafe’s high standards.

• Assist with pie preparation and baking, ensuring consistency in our signature desserts.

• Operate grill, sauté, and other kitchen stations efficiently during busy breakfast rushes.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with food safety regulations.

• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.

• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient needs to the kitchen manager.

• Adhere to portion control, presentation, and quality guidelines for all dishes.

• Assist with prep work and cleaning duties during downtime.

Qualifications :

• 6 +years of experience as a line cook or breakfast cook in a restaurant or cafe setting.

• Proficiency in preparing breakfast dishes (e.g., eggs, pancakes, omelets) and working grill/sauté stations.

• Familiarity with baking or dessert prep (e.g., pies) is a plus.

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).

• Team player with excellent communication and time-management skills.

• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming, family-oriented team at a community favorite.

• Enjoy a supportive work environment with free parking and staff meal discounts.

• Opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and contribute to our signature menu.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Weekend work, Early shift,

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