Austin,TX,USA Aviation($23-$23/hr) | Hiring

HMSHost is a leading global provider of food and beverage services in travel venues, including airports, highways, and tourist destinations. Renowned for its commitment to quality service and operational excellence, HMSHost delivers unique dining experiences tailored to the dynamic needs of travelers. With a widespread presence, including the Austin Airport location, HMSHost plays a vital role in enhancing traveler satisfaction by offering a range of culinary options and attentive hospitality. The company emphasizes a culture of inclusivity, equal opportunity employment, and upholds a drug-free workplace, reflecting its dedication to fostering a positive and professional environment for its employees. The Cook position at the Austin Airport is a pivotal role within HMSHost’s food and beverage team. This role demands proficiency in preparing a variety of cooked foods across several kitchen stations such as Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and egg cooking stations. The Cook ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality food products by closely following recipes, seasoning, tasting, and cooking instructions as well as managing food safety and sanitation through adherence to HACCP standards. Effective communication with the manager on duty and serving staff is critical for timely ticket management and problem-solving. As a non-exempt position, it necessitates an ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume casual dining environment while maintaining superior service standards for customers and team members alike. This role requires hands-on expertise in food preparation that includes tasks such as seasoning, carving, monitoring production requirements, cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, and operating kitchen equipment. It also demands physical stamina including lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, and enduring hot working environments frequently encountered in kitchen settings. The Cook contributes to overall kitchen efficiency by participating in stock rotation, temperature checks, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen operation environment. HMSHost values candidates who bring at least one year of related cooking experience, preferably in high volume casual dining contexts, alongside knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry food preparation techniques. Through its comprehensive approach, this role plays a fundamental part in delivering excellent dining experiences that complement the travel journey of thousands of customers daily.

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• At least one year of closely related cooking experience
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policy documents
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist and stand for long periods
• Willingness to work in hot environments
• Ability to safely handle knives, utensils and hot plates
• Ability to frequently immerse hands in water and solutions