Cook CD - Skilled 1

Avolta AG; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,141 - 25,623; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

A food services company in Cincinnati is seeking a Cook CD - Skilled responsible for preparing various cooked foods. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a high volume restaurant and knowledge of food safety standards. Responsibilities include following recipes, practicing sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment. Competitive pay is offered with benefits including health insurance and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of Sauces, Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Follow recipes and check production to plan requirements.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Experience in high volume cooking

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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: Cincinnati Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $18.25 to $18.60

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

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”).