Line Cook – AM Shift (Mornings)

The Sugar House Hotel is hiring an AM Line Cook (Mornings) to support breakfast production and prep for upcoming restaurant service in Winooski, VT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute breakfast and morning menu items with consistency, quality, and strong presentation.
• Support daily food preparation for Moss Café & Bar, Treetops Rooftop Restaurant, and hotel catering operations.
• Create approachable, flavorful dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Complete daily kitchen opening procedures, including equipment setup, station prep, and mise en place.
• Prepare ingredients and assist with advance preparation for lunch, dinner, and banquet service.
• Learn to operate modern fully electric commercial cooking equipment.
• Follow established recipes, portion standards, and food quality expectations.
• Assist with breakfast meetings, catered events, and banquet food preparation.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, temperature controls, and inventory rotation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and teammates to ensure a smooth transition between morning and evening service.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Restaurant Cook, or similar culinary role preferred.
• Experience preparing breakfast items in a restaurant, hotel, café, or commercial kitchen is a plus.
• Passion for cooking and working with fresh, quality ingredients.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently during busy morning service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new cooking techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of basic food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teammates.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and meet the physical requirements of a commercial kitchen position.

Kitchen Technology

• Fully electric commercial cooking equipment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on training with modern, fully electric commercial cooking equipment.
• Experience preparing fresh breakfast offerings and locally inspired dishes.
• Exposure to multiple culinary concepts, including café dining, rooftop restaurant service, and banquet catering.
• Opportunities to expand knowledge of food preparation, kitchen organization, and efficient production.
• Experience working alongside culinary leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Be part of a sustainability-focused hotel designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Three Culinary Experiences

• Treetops Rooftop Restaurant: a rooftop dining experience celebrating fresh, locally sourced Vermont ingredients.
• Moss Café & Bar: a casual, welcoming gathering place serving hotel guests and the local community, with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality preparation.
• Catering & Private Events: a growing banquet and catering program supporting meetings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special events.

Salary: USD 21 - 26 per hour. Location: Winooski, VT (onsite).