Cook 1

HMSHost; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance paid by company

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Job summary

HMSHost is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing cooked foods and performing all station functions (Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, eggs). You will communicate ticket times and issues to the manager on duty and ensure the highest quality of service for customers and staff.

This non-exempt role typically reports to the Store Manager or General Manager depending on location. Ideal candidates have food preparation skills, HACCP knowledge, and at least 1 year of related experience in high-volume

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and product directions for cooking a range of items.
• Estimate production requirements and requisition supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work stations per HACCP standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prepare ingredients for service.
• Ensure timely communication of ticket times and potential issues to the manager on duty.
• Support serving staff with high-quality food and service.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Customer 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 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 and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

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

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

Source: HMSHost