Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can grow your culinary skills in a dynamic environment! As a Cook CD, you'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role offers a great opportunity for career advancement and personal growth in a bustling kitchen atmosphere. With competitive compensation and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a mark in the food service industry. If you're passionate about cooking and providing excellent service, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Meal Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a fast-casual environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations.

Skills

Food Preparation Skills

Knowledge of HACCP Standards

Cooking Experience

Communication Skills

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 leave)
• 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.

Airport Location: Cleveland Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $15.00 to $17.50

Summary:

The Cook CD – Standard 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, performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management, and providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position, typically reporting to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

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 workstations 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:

1. Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; work experience in a high-volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment is preferred.
3. Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
4. Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals.
5. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
6. Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
7. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.
8. Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates.
9. Frequently works in hot environments.

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)