Campus Line Cook — High-Volume Dining

Thompson-Hospitality; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-campus dining team

Job summary

Hampton University on the Virginia Peninsula is seeking a skilled Cook to join Thompson Hospitality's dining services team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for a vibrant campus community, working in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborating with chefs and dining staff to ensure quality.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety, with opportunities to grow within a leading campus foodservice provider.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume kitchen with organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality, adjust as needed, and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist in inventory control, reporting shortages, and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, chefs, and dining staff for smooth operations.

Skills

Line cook experience

Teamwork

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Communication in noisy kitchen

Job description

Hampton University on the Virginia Peninsula is seeking a skilled Cook to join Thompson Hospitality's dining services team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for a vibrant campus community, working in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborating with chefs and dining staff to ensure quality.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety, with opportunities to grow within a leading campus foodservice provider.