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Avid Hotel By IHG

Breakfast Attendant

Madison, AL · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

With this position you will be expected to set up, cook, prep, and continuously stock breakfast items. As well as, clean up the breakfast/lobby area, close down breakfast, prep and stock for the next ...

Avid Hotel By IHG

Breakfast Attendant

Madison, AL · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

With this position you will be expected to set up, cook, prep, and continuously stock breakfast items. As well as, clean up the breakfast/lobby area, close down breakfast, prep and stock for the next ...

Avid hotel by IHG

Breakfast Attendant

Madison, AL · On-site

$11.25 - $13.50/hr

With this position you will be expected to set up, cook, prep, and continuously stock breakfast items. As well as, clean up the breakfast/lobby area, close down breakfast, prep and stock for the next ...

Avid Hotel By IHG

Breakfast Attendant

Madison, AL · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

With this position you will be expected to set up, cook, prep, and continuously stock breakfast items. As well as, clean up the breakfast/lobby area, close down breakfast, prep and stock for the next ...

Paducah Riverfront Hotel

Breakfast Cook / Prep Cook

Paducah, KY · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Breakfast Service : Prepare made-to-order dishes and maintain the breakfast buffet to hotel quality standards. * Daily Prep : Work through assigned prep lists (chopping, portioning, and sauce making ...

Wendy's

Breakfast/Prep/Lunch Crew Member

Northampton, PA · On-site

$12 - $15.50/hr

Job Overview We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Crew Members to join our team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. As a Crew Member, you will play a vital role in delivering ...

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How much do breakfast prep jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for breakfast prep in the United States is $13.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Breakfast Prep, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Breakfast Prep, you need strong food preparation skills, basic culinary knowledge, and often a food handler’s certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety protocols, and inventory systems is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for efficiently handling morning rushes and maintaining quality. These abilities ensure consistent, safe, and timely preparation of breakfast items, which is vital for customer satisfaction and efficient kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by breakfast prep cooks and how can they be managed effectively?

Breakfast prep cooks often face the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment where timing and organization are crucial, especially during early morning hours when customer demand is high. Maintaining consistency and quality while preparing multiple dishes simultaneously can also be demanding. Effective strategies include prepping ingredients in advance, staying organized, and communicating closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. By staying focused and adaptable, breakfast prep cooks can efficiently handle the morning rush and deliver high-quality meals.

What are breakfast prep workers?

Breakfast prep workers are responsible for preparing ingredients and dishes served during breakfast hours in restaurants, hotels, or cafes. Their duties include chopping vegetables, cooking eggs, preparing meats, assembling breakfast plates, and ensuring that the kitchen is stocked and clean before and during service. They play a key role in ensuring breakfast items are ready quickly and meet quality standards. Attention to detail, time management, and food safety knowledge are important for this job.

What is the difference between Breakfast Prep vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectBreakfast PrepKitchen Assistant
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary basicsFood safety certification, basic culinary skills
Work EnvironmentBreakfast service area, kitchenKitchen, food prep areas
Industry UsageHotels, cafes, restaurantsRestaurants, catering, food service
Job FocusPreparing breakfast items, assembling dishesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, supporting kitchen staff

Breakfast Prep primarily focuses on preparing breakfast dishes and assembling menu items, often in a fast-paced environment. Kitchen Assistants support overall kitchen operations, including food prep, cleaning, and assisting chefs. While both roles require food safety knowledge, Breakfast Prep is more specialized in breakfast service, whereas Kitchen Assistants have broader responsibilities across the kitchen.

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Infographic showing various Breakfast Prep job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 63% Physical, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,656 per year, or $13.8 per hour.
Full-Time AM Prep Cook

Full-Time AM Prep Cook

Elior North America

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Full-Time AM Prep Cook
Job Reference Number: 38130Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: HealthcareBrand: Cura-HospitalityLocation: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US-LA)
Why work for Cura Hospitality?
  • Weekly Pay!
  • Work/Life Balance!
  • Competitive Benefit Packages!
  • Tuition Reimbursement!
  • Employee Referral Bonus!
  • 401K & Company Match!

Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers' experience.
The Role at a glance:
We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Breakfast Prep Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team in Baton Rouge, LA. As a Breakfast Production Cook with Cura Hospitality, you will be responsible for high-volume breakfast production serving several hundred customers daily in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, efficient, and skilled in large-batch cooking while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. *The Breakfast Prep Cook will be scheduled 2:30am - 11:00am with rotating weekends.*
What you'll be doing:
  • Prepare and execute high-volume breakfast production for retail, patient, and catering needs
  • Produce breakfast items including (but not limited to) eggs, breakfast meats, griddle items, hot cereals, and batch-cooked sides
  • Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion control guidelines
  • Ensure food quality, temperature control, and presentation standards are met
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies
  • Assist with receiving, stocking, and proper rotation of products (FIFO)
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Collaborate with culinary leadership and production team to meet daily volume demands

What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
  • Prior experience in high-volume food production required
  • Breakfast/griddle experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to work early morning hours consistently
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe preferred)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Reliable attendance and strong time-management skills

Nice-to-haves:
  • Healthcare or institutional foodservice experience is a plus

Where you'll be working:
  • Woman's Hospital, located in Baton Rouge, LA

Full-Time Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off

Compensation Range:
  • $13.00 - $16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

About Cura:
Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed. #LI-EB1 #boost
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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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