Cook 1

Avolta (old); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost at Chicago O'Hare Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry and eggs, while communicating ticket times and any issues to the manager on duty and servers to ensure top service. This non-exempt position reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume casual dining setting, strong HACCP knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Minimum 1 year of related cooking experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Experience with soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry.
• Ability to read instructions and communicate with customers.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand and perform kitchen tasks in hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare food items for services.
• Estimate production and requisition supplies as needed.
• Clean and sanitize stations and equipment.
• Maintain HACCP sanitation practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prep ingredients.
• Rotate and date stock and check temperatures.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Cooking in high volume

Customer service

Job description

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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
• 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.

Airport Location:Chicago Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation:$19.00to$30.40

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)