Benefits:

Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST & PREP COOK | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | $18-$20/hour + shared tips

Délice Breton is a family-owned French bistro, crêperie, and market in San Juan Capistrano. We are looking for an experienced, dependable Breakfast Cook to join our Back-of-House team full-time.

This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone who already understands prep, breakfast/lunch service, food safety, clean stations, and the pace of a professional kitchen. The right person will have the opportunity to grow into a Kitchen Lead role over time.

THE SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
40 hours per week

The shift begins with morning mise en place and kitchen setup, followed by breakfast and lunch service.

PAY

Base pay: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience

BOH team members also receive a share of credit card tips. Typical total compensation, including hourly pay and shared tips, is approximately $25-$29 per hour. Actual tip earnings vary depending on business levels and staffing.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Opening the kitchen and completing morning prep
Following recipes, portioning ingredients, and maintaining food quality
Preparing breakfast items, eggs, omelets, potatoes, bacon, and other hot menu items
Assembling hot and cold croissants, sandwiches, salads, and avocado toasts
Learning our sweet and savory crêpe techniques
Keeping stations clean, stocked, organized, and sanitary
Labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food properly
Receiving deliveries and helping keep storage organized
Sharing dishwashing, cleaning, and closing responsibilities with the BOH team

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2 years of paid professional kitchen experience
Valid Food Handler Card
Comfortable with breakfast and lunch service
Able to follow recipes, work cleanly, and move efficiently during service
Reliable transportation and ability to consistently arrive at 6:00am
Calm, respectful, and professional under pressure
Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods

You do not need French restaurant experience. We will train you on our menu, recipes, and standards. We are looking for someone with a strong kitchen foundation who cares about consistency, teamwork, and doing things properly.

Délice Breton is a respectful, non-toxic kitchen. Everyone helps each other, everyone cleans, and everyone contributes to a great guest experience.

Click here to watch our omelet technique!

When applying, please briefly describe your most relevant kitchen experience and confirm that you are available Monday-Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm.

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