Cook

HMSHost; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook B to prepare cooked foods and execute all station functions including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. The role requires communicating ticket times to managers and servers, delivering high-quality service to customers, and performing other duties as assigned.

This is a non-exempt position. Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to HACCP standards while operating kitchen equipment and

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, high-volume and casual dining experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Ability to read, understand instructions, and communicate with customers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for normal job functions.
• Frequent exposure to water and chemicals, sharp knives, and hot surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other items.
• Estimates food requirements, checks production, and coordinates with management to plan production and requisition supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Practices food safety and 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.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Physical stamina

Knife handling

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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 B

510600

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 recordsin order toaccurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizeswork stationsand equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchenequipment;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/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), 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. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

Source: HMSHost