Cook

Dufry; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at Muhammad Ali International Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare various food items, maintain high standards of food safety, and provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year cooking experience and knowledge of HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of closely related cooking experience required.
• Experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing cooked foods and communicating with staff.
• Follows recipes for various food items and maintains cleanliness.
• Practices food safety and sanitization methods.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

Airport Location:Muhammad Ali International Airport
Advertised Compensation:$14.00to$18.00

Cook F

511000

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 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

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

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