Cook

Dufry Careers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost at Phoenix Airport is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing cooked foods and performing station duties in Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs while communicating with the manager and servers to ensure timely service. This is a non-exempt position.

The role emphasizes high-quality food safety, HACCP compliance, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a hot environment. Prior related cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 environment preferred.
• Requires knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Requires ability to read, understand instructions and policy documents, and converse with customers.
• Requires ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Requires ability to stand, bend, twist and work in a hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving items.
• Tastes products, estimates requirements, checks production and requisitions supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Practices HACCP and food safety standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment and prepares ingredients for dishes.
• Stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of products.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

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
• 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.

Location and Compensation

Airport Location: Phoenix Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $22.55 to ...

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)