Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Cook. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of delicious food items while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. With exciting opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment, you will thrive in a position that values your contributions. Enjoy generous benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a high volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and HACCP standards required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Cooking experience

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Customer 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
• *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: Indianapolis Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $17.00 to $17.00

Summary: The Cook 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; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

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, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations 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

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to 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 customers
• 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

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”).

Source: HMSHost