Cook

HMSHost; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Job summary

HMSHost seeks a Cook responsible for preparing high-quality food while adhering to HACCP standards. The role involves various cooking stations and requires food preparation skills, ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related cooking experience.
• Experience in high-volume and casual dining preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods following recipes and product directions.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

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.

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, performing all station functions including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs, communicating ticket times and potential issues to the manager on duty and servers, and providing high-quality service to customers and associates. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

• Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
• Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices, complying with HACCP standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment; measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of products.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related cooking experience; experience in high-volume and casual dining preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry stations.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand instructions, policies, and communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for job functions.
• Frequently immerses hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates frequently.
• Works in hot environments regularly.

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

Source: HMSHost