Cook CD - Standard

World Duty Free; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a bustling airport location for a Cook CD – Standard. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy preparing delicious meals. You will be responsible for various cooking stations, ensuring food safety and quality while delivering exceptional service. Join a dynamic team where your culinary skills can shine and grow within a supportive atmosphere. If you have a passion for food and a desire to develop your career in the culinary arts, this position is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Meal Benefits

Transportation Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items following recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation Skills

HACCP Standards Knowledge

Cooking Techniques (Soups, Sauté, Fry)

Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Sharp Knives

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Birmingham Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $14.00 to $15.50

Summary:

The Cook CD – Standard is responsible for preparing cooked foods and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs. Responsibilities include communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary, performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management, and providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
2. Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment.
4. Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards.
5. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables.
6. Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
3. Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
4. Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals.
5. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
6. Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
7. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.
8. Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates.
9. Frequently works in a hot environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)