Cook CD - Skilled

HMSHost; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook CD - Skilled, where you will prepare delicious meals in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while adhering to food safety standards. With a commitment to quality and service, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy generous benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about cooking and ready to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking experience in high-volume restaurants.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work stations and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Cooking experience in high-volume environments

Knowledge of sauces and soups

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; ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Cincinnati Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $18.25 to $18.95

Cook CD – Skilled

872800

Summary:

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. The role involves communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary. The cook performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management and provides the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. 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, including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
2. Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records 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 the temperature of products.
7. Performs 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 environments.
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents; and converse comfortably with individuals.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• 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 environments.
• Supervisor/Lead experience preferred.

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)