Cook

HMSHost; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food service is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent service to customers. Your culinary skills will shine as you work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and energetic atmosphere, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about food and service, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

HACCP standards knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Experience in high volume dining

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knives and utensils

Job description

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

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)

Source: HMSHost