Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Cook CD – Standard at a forward-thinking company. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious cooked foods, ensuring that all station functions are performed with excellence. You will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where your culinary skills will shine as you follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and provide top-notch service to customers. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality and service, while enjoying the benefits of working in a renowned dining establishment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

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

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Communication skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook CD – Standard

872700

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; 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 and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. 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
2. 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
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 temperature of product
7. 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 high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment 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 environment

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)

Source: HMSHost