Cook CD - Standard

Dufry Careers; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Training and growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost at the New Orleans Airport F&B division seeks a Cook CD – Standard to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry and eggs, communicating issues to the manager, and delivering high-quality service to guests and staff.

This non-exempt position requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, knowledge of HACCP, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and comfort working in a hot, fast-paced environment. Reports to store/restaurant management as applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience; high volume/fast casual dining preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and policy documents; communicate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare food items as directed across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry and eggs.
• Estimate production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Maintain HACCP standards and food safety practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment and handle ingredients.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check temperatures of products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Physical strength

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: New Orleans Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $18.75to

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:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 or fast 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)