Cook CD - Standard - $18 per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
HMSHost is a leading provider of dining and retail services in travel venues, specializing in offering high-quality food experiences to travelers in airports, highway stops, and other transportation hubs. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and employee development, HMSHost operates numerous restaurants and eateries across various locations, providing a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a company, HMSHost places a strong emphasis on growth and career advancement opportunities, making it a preferred employer in the hospitality industry. Employees benefit from a comprehensive range of health, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as generous paid time off, holiday pay, meal and transportation benefits, 401(k) retirement plans with company matches, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and exciting training programs aimed at fostering career growth.
The role of Cook CD - Standard at HMSHost is a key position responsible for preparing cooked foods across multiple stations such as Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and egg cooking. This position requires the ability to manage all station functions efficiently while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The Cook CD is expected to follow recipes and product directions meticulously, ensuring that soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products are prepared according to the company’s standards. Key responsibilities include tasting products, following menus, estimating food requirements, checking production, and maintaining accurate records to plan production needs and requisition supplies effectively.
This role demands strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices consistent with HACCP standards, along with proper cleaning and sanitizing of workstations and equipment. Operative skills include the use of various kitchen equipment, measuring and mixing ingredients, preparing fruits and vegetables, and handling stock responsibly by dating, rotating, and checking product temperatures. The position requires effective communication skills to coordinate with managers and servers concerning ticket times and any potential problems.
Working as a Cook CD at HMSHost provides an opportunity to engage in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment focused on delivering excellent customer service and quality food products. The job typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager, depending on the specific location. HMSHost is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and providing a drug-free workplace. This non-exempt position emphasizes both physical stamina and safety consciousness, including the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds, frequent standing, and working with hot equipment and sharp tools. Overall, it is an excellent role for culinary professionals seeking to enhance their cooking skills while benefiting from stable employment and comprehensive benefits.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to work standing for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
- Ability to bend, twist, and perform physical tasks
- Comfortable working with sharp knives and hot equipment
- Must comply with HACCP standards
- Willingness to follow company policies and procedures