Cook

HMSHost; West Palm Beach (FL); 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

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

A prominent food service provider in West Palm Beach is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing various cooked foods while ensuring the highest quality service to customers. The ideal candidate has food preparation skills, knowledge of HACCP standards, and at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume dining environment. This role involves working in a hot kitchen and requires effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
• Ability to stand, bend, and twist during job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food items.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Comply with HACCP standards for food safety.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Ability to converse comfortably with customers

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

Benefits

• 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, 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

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit hmshost.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Source: HMSHost