Barrio Cook

HMSHost; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Phoenix, Arizona, is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing various food items while ensuring compliance with kitchen safety and sanitation standards. This role requires experience in fast-paced kitchen environments and the ability to follow recipes accurately. You will contribute to maintaining high quality service and must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Excellent opportunity for career growth and multiple benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment is preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Follow recipes for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work stations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to converse comfortably with customers

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
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• 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.

Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the 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

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

Source: HMSHost