Cook - $20 per HOUR

HMSHost is a worldwide leader in providing premium food and beverage services for travelers at airports and major travel venues. With decades of experience in the hospitality industry, HMSHost operates a diverse portfolio of well-known and beloved dining brands, focusing on delivering exceptional culinary experiences in fast-paced environments. The company is committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating rewarding career opportunities for its employees. By putting customers first and embracing sustainability practices, HMSHost ensures a vibrant, inclusive workplace fostering growth and excellence for all team members. This dynamic and fast-growing hospitality company thrives on its ability to adapt to changing traveler needs and industry trends, making it a sought-after employer in the restaurant sector. The role of Cook at HMSHost is a vital position in the kitchen team, responsible for the preparation of cooked foods to the highest quality standards. This role demands proficiency in multiple cooking station functions such as Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and egg preparation. The Cook must follow precise recipes and product instructions for seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving a variety of menu items, including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Communication is key to this position, as the Cook needs to coordinate ticket times and address potential issues with management and serving staff efficiently, ensuring smooth operation during service hours. This non-exempt role plays a crucial part in delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace in strict compliance with HACCP food safety standards. In addition to cooking, the Cook is responsible for various kitchen operations, including tasting dishes to ensure quality, estimating food requirements, keeping production records for inventory management, and maintaining proper kitchen sanitation. The position involves operating various kitchen equipment, preparing ingredients such as washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding produce, and carefully handling food storage by stocking, dating, rotating products, and monitoring product temperatures. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of related cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume and casual dining restaurant environment, and a thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques related to soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry stations. This role demands physical stamina to lift or move up to 40 pounds, flexibility to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods, and the ability to safely work with sharp knives, hot plates, and chemical cleaning solutions. Working conditions may involve exposure to hot environments and frequent immersion of hands in water mixed with detergents and sanitizers. HMSHost provides a supportive work environment with ongoing training and career growth opportunities, making it an excellent place for culinary professionals looking to advance in the hospitality industry.

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Minimum 1 year of related cooking experience
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions clearly
• Frequent use of hands in water diluted with chemical solutions
• Experience working in hot environments
• Comfortable working with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates