Cook

Dufry; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Cook CD to join their team at Jacksonville Airport. This role involves preparing a variety of food items while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining a clean work environment. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality service to customers and fellow associates. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this position offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and provides a supportive atmosphere for your culinary skills to shine.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a fast casual dining environment preferred.
• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Cooking experience

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Sharp knives

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: Jacksonville Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $15.00 to $16.50

Summary:

The Cook CD – Standard 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; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. 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
2. Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
3. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment
4. Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
5. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
6. Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product
7. Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
3. Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
4. Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
5. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
6. Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
7. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
8. Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
9. Frequently works in hot environment

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)