Cook

Dufry; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a bustling airport location. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for preparing a variety of delicious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment, working with a passionate team to deliver exceptional service to travelers. If you thrive in a kitchen setting and are eager to grow your career in the culinary field, this position offers exciting opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in high volume dining.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to work in a hot environment

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.

Airport Location: Pittsburgh Int'l Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $19.00 to $0.00

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:

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 work stations 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

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 and 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 customers
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

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