Cook CD - Skilled

Dufry Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook CD - Skilled to prepare foods and manage multiple stations (Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, eggs). You will relay ticket times to the manager and servers and perform other duties to ensure top-quality service, in a non-exempt role.

The position requires food prep expertise, HACCP knowledge, and ability to work in a high-volume environment. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum of 3 years cooking experience in high-volume or fast casual dining.
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry stations.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and converse with team.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and directions to prepare, season, cook and portion food items.
• Estimate production needs, check supplies and requisition as needed.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Maintain food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prepare diverse items.
• Stock, date, rotate and monitor product temperatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team 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
• 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: Dulles International F&B

Advertised Compensation: $18.50 to $18.50

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; 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

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

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 and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard 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”).