Cook

HMSHost; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing a variety of foods, ensuring high-quality service, and maintaining food safety standards. The role requires experience in food preparation, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Follow recipes for cooking and serving food items.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Communication

Job description

Benefits at HMSHost

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; please ask your recruiter for details.

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods and performing all station functions, including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. The role involves communicating ticket times and potential issues to the manager on duty and servers, providing high-quality service to customers and associates, and performing other duties as directed by management. This is a non-exempt position, typically reporting to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Follow recipes and/or product instructions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other products.
2. Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
4. Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices, complying with HACCP standards.
5. Operate a variety of kitchen equipment; measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
6. Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of products.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; experience in high-volume and casual dining environments preferred.
• Knowledge of foods related to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry stations.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, policies, and communicate comfortably with customers.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for normal job functions.
• Frequently immerses hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Works frequently with sharp knives, utensils, and hot surfaces in a hot environment.

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

Source: HMSHost