Cook

HMSHost; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Cook to join their team in San Antonio, TX. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring high-quality service, and maintaining kitchen standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant cooking experience, particularly in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

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 related cooking experience.
• Experience in high-volume and casual dining environments preferred.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Communicate ticket times and potential issues to management.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Communication

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; providing high-quality service to customers and associates; and performing other duties as directed by management. 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 products.
• Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment accordingly.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices, complying with HACCP standards.
• Operate various kitchen equipment; measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of products.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of related cooking experience; experience in high-volume and casual dining environments 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/move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for job functions.
• Frequent immersion of hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Frequent use of sharp knives, utensils, and hot equipment.
• Work in hot environments regularly.

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

Source: HMSHost