Breakfast Cook | Garden Grille - Hilton Garden Inn | 5am-1pm

Job Title: Breakfast Cook Company: **Shamin Hotels** **Organizational Structure:** **Department:** Food and Beverage **Reports To:** Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager, Food and Beverage Manager **Supervision:** none **Pay Structure:** Paid Bi-weekly **Position Overview**: Breakfast Cooks are an integral member of the kitchen team responsible for preparing high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards. They play a key role in ensuring efficient food production and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. The Cook 1 plays a crucial role in the kitchen operations by contributing to the preparation of high-quality dishes and ensuring the smooth functioning of the kitchen. Their attention to detail, culinary skills, and teamwork are essential for delivering a positive dining experience to customers. **Essential Job Functions:** Food Preparation: 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. Station Management: Work on a specific station (e.g., grill, sauté, fryer) as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. 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. Quality Control: 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. Food Safety and Sanitation: 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. Team Collaboration: 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. Inventory Management: 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. **Top Requirements:** **T**eam Up: Be Golden, Collaborate and Help Others Succeed. **O**wn It: Be a role model, Embrace Responsibility and Keep Learning. **P**assionately Serve: Be Positive, Care Deeply and Create Memories. Qualifications: Previous experience as a line cook or prep cook in a restaurant or food service establishment preferred Basic culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and adherence to food safety protocols. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Culinary degree or certification from a culinary school (preferred but not required). Who are we looking for? Are you someone who values teamwork, takes ownership of your role, and is passionate about serving our guests with warmth and hospitality? Shamin Hotels invites you to join our team! Whether you're greeting guests with a friendly smile, assisting them with their needs, or going the extra mile to ensure their stay is nothing short of perfect, your dedication to service excellence will shine through in everything you do. We are seeking candidates with a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and exp…