Cook

HMSHost; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook in Elizabeth, New Jersey, responsible for preparing and cooking food items while ensuring compliance with HACCP standards. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience in a high-volume dining environment, as well as a solid knowledge in various cooking techniques. The role emphasizes excellent food safety practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Join a diverse team in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• 1 year of closely related cooking experience, preferably in high volume and casual dining.
• Food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and product directions.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices per HACCP standards.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to speak and read instructions

Job description

Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing cookedfoods, andmust 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)