Early Morning Breakfast Cook — Grow with a Hotel Team

Shamin Hotels Master; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Shamin Hotels is seeking a Breakfast Cook for The Landing Hampton in Hampton, VA. The role supports our Food and Beverage team by preparing meals to established recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and collaborating with staff to deliver quality service.

Responsibilities include station management, food safety adherence, portion control, and timely coordination with other kitchen personnel. The position requires flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook or prep cook experience preferred.
• Basic culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and guidelines to prepare a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Measure and assemble ingredients accurately to ensure consistency and quality.
• Cook and season food items according to specified methods and techniques.
• Monitor cooking processes, temperatures, and cooking times to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation, including proper storage of ingredients, utensils, and equipment.
• Inspect food products for freshness, quality, and appearance before cooking.
• Taste and adjust seasoning levels as necessary to enhance flavor profiles.
• Monitor portion sizes and presentation standards to meet customer expectations.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area, including equipment, countertops, and floors.
• Monitor and record temperatures of food storage units and cooking equipment.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, servers, and managers to ensure smooth coordination of food orders.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support kitchen leadership in training new cooks and ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels of food supplies and ingredients.
• Notify kitchen leadership of low stock items or equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation to minimize waste and ensure freshness.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Fast-paced

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Shamin Hotels is seeking a Breakfast Cook for The Landing Hampton in Hampton, VA. The role supports our Food and Beverage team by preparing meals to established recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and collaborating with staff to deliver quality service.

Responsibilities include station management, food safety adherence, portion control, and timely coordination with other kitchen personnel. The position requires flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays.