Cook CD - Skilled

HMSHost; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company**

Job summary

HMSHost in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled Cook CD to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs, while communicating ticket times and issues to the manager to ensure quality service in a fast-paced setting.

This non-exempt role requires at least 3 years of cooking experience in high-volume environments, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. HMSHost offers benefits, PTO, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment.
• Requires knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares, seasons, cooks, tastes, carves and serves food items including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts.
• Estimates food requirements and checks production to plan production needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment; adheres to HACCP standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment and handles ingredients safely and efficiently.
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

High-volume cooking

Knife handling

Safety compliance

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.

The Cook CD - Skilled 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; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. 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
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Sauces, 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 individuals
• 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
• Supervisor/Lead experience preferred

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

Source: HMSHost