Cook - $16 to $17 per HOUR

HMSHost is a global leader in providing food and beverage services at travel venues, particularly airports. With a strong presence in major airports worldwide, HMSHost is known for serving millions of travelers with a diverse range of dining options, from fast-casual eateries to full-service restaurants. The company is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through high-quality food, innovative service, and operational excellence. As a part of this dynamic organization, employees have the opportunity to develop their careers in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment that values teamwork, safety, and continuous growth. This job opening at the Little Rock Airport Food and Beverage location seeks a Cook CD - Standard, a vital role in maintaining the smooth kitchen operations and ensuring that quality meals are prepared and served efficiently. The role involves preparing cooked foods while performing all station functions, including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs. This position requires excellent multitasking skills, the ability to work under pressure, and collaboration with managers and servers to meet ticket times and quality standards. With competitive compensation ranging from $16.00 to $16.80 per hour, this non-exempt role reports typically to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements. Your responsibilities will include following detailed recipes and product directions for preparing various items like soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts, tasting and adjusting seasonings, and maintaining production records for supply management. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the workstations, adhering to HACCP food safety standards, and operating kitchen equipment proficiently. Forks, knives, and hot plates are tools of the trade, and the environment can be fast-paced and hot. HMSHost values its employees and provides robust benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off options including vacation, flex, or sick days, holiday pay, meal and transportation benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additionally, the company offers life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, training, and career advancement opportunities, and a referral program that rewards employees for bringing in new talent. Joining HMSHost as a Cook means becoming part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service to airport travelers every day. Whether you are seasoned in high-volume or fast-casual dining environments or looking to expand your culinary skills, HMSHost offers an engaging role with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive support to help you succeed.

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience
• Work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Saute, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
• Ability to converse comfortably with individuals
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment