Cook

HMSHost; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service company in Houston is seeking a Cook D to prepare various food items, ensure food safety in the kitchen, and deliver high-quality service to customers. Candidates should have at least 1 year of cooking experience, knowledge of HACCP standards, and strong communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and converse with customers.
• Experience in a high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Follow recipes and product directions for various food items.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and/or move 40 pounds

Communication skills

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.

Cook D

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 workstations 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)

HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations.