Breakfast Cook (Boutique Hotel)

About Blue Door Group

Blue Door Group is a boutique hotel of 19 rooms, spread out into three historic buildings, in the heart of Mendocino. The hotel features charming guestrooms, beautiful gardens, and offers personalized service. All three buildings are perfectly situated for exploring the town.Core Values

At Blue Door Group, we hire team members that embody our five core values:Grace. Grace is about being professional, patient, and having true generosity of spirit when it comes to all people in all situations. Grit. Grit is our passion and resilience; our desire and drive to not be defeated nor take things personally. Attentive. It’s all about the little details in our business; they matter. We deliver on those details with genuine care. Our heart is truly in it.Adaptable. We stay adaptable so our guests can stay relaxed. We're always ready for the unexpected. Remaining open, flexible, and able to pivot and switch gears at a moment's notice is essential. Above and Beyond. At Blue Door Group, we take everything just one step further than the expected for our guests, fellow team members, and supervisors. We seek out small moments to make a big impression. About You

Do you genuinely care about the greater good of the company you are working for and its people?

Do you have professional kitchen experience or are you just an awesome home cook?

Are you creative, able to make food that tastes delicious and looks beautiful, while staying on a budget?

Are you adaptable and flexible? Do you enjoy an environment that offers an ever-changing and evolving workflow?

Are you able to remain calm and show grace, even during stressful situations?

Are you hands-on, willing to jump in and help out in any department, when needed?

Are you organized and able to balance many moving parts simultaneously?

Are you able to work efficiently and stay on task to meet deadlines?

Do you have a strong work ethic? Do you give 100% regardless of how small or large the task is?

Are you detail-oriented, tuned in to all of the small pieces that make up the guest experience?

Do you feel comfortable working in an ego-free organization that operates as one team, with one goal?

If you answered yes to most, or all, of these questions, we are looking for someone like you. You may very well be the ideal candidate for this position and we encourage you to apply.About the PositionOur cooks are passionate about great food and exceptional service. In this position, our cook will prepare a hot breakfast including one hot entree and a freshly baked item, carefully load breakfasts into picnic baskets, and deliver the baskets to guestrooms, contactlessly leaving them outside the front door. We have 19 rooms meaning breakfast will need to be prepared for 38 guests on full nights. This position is a one-person operation. Our cook is responsible for preparing the food, delivering it to guestrooms, collecting baskets after breakfast, washing and putting away dishes, and cleaning the kitchen. We are looking for the right individual to take ownership of the kitchen. A valid driver's license and a vehicle are required as our 19 rooms are spread out into three different buildings in the village of Mendocino. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cooks one hot breakfast item (egg frittata, french toast, quiche, etc.) and one baked good (muffins, loaves, oat bars, etc.) daily.

Carefully packs up breakfast items, including coffee and sides, into a picnic basket to deliver to guestrooms.

Preps ingredients for the following day.

Prepares mini-picnics for guests, each day, including individual cheese plates, crackers, and fresh-baked cookies.

Bakes fresh cookies daily.

Maintain sanitary conditions and a well-organized kitchen.

Washes and restocks dishes as baskets are returned to the kitchen.

Must sanitize and clean the kitchen thoroughly at the end of the shift for the next morning.

Assists with creating a weekly food order for the general manager.

Unpacks kitchen supplies & groceries and puts them away.

Maintains a current Food Handler's Certificate

Uses equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common-sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities.

Maintains a positive attitude and works well as a member of a team with one goal in mind: offering our guests the best experience possible.Hours Required

30-32 hours per week. Weekends, and holidays required.COVID-19 Considerations

Blue Door Group has been certified Clean + Safe by California Hotel and Lodging Association. We are proud of our Peace of Mind COVID-19 Prevention and Safety Program designed to keep our employees safe.