Cook

Dufry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

HMSHost is hiring a Cook at our Chicago Airport location. The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods and executing all station functions (Fry, Flat Top, Pantry, eggs) while delivering quality service to guests and teammates.

This non-exempt role reports to the store leadership and requires adherence to recipes, food safety, and HACCP standards. Qualifications include at least 1 year cooking experience, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and ability to operate kitchen equipment in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related cooking experience, high-volume casual dining preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry is required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and directions.
• Plan production, estimate requirements, and requisition supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP compliance.
• Operate kitchen equipment and handle food safely.
• Stock and rotate products; monitor temperatures.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP standards

High-volume cooking

Casual dining

Customer communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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.

Airport Location: Chicago Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $19.00 to $30.40

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 and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

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)