Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook CD - Skilled to prepare cooked foods and manage station duties (Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, eggs). You will communicate equipment needs and issues to the manager on duty and ensure top quality service to guests. This is a non-exempt, on-site role at HMSHost locations.

The position requires solid cooking skills, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work in a high-volume setting while following menus and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining.
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and policy documents.
• May lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and/or directions for preparing and serving diverse menu items.
• Estimate production requirements and requisition supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Practice HACCP and food-safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prepare ingredients for service.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

High-volume cooking

Communication

Knife handling

Food safety

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.

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 recordsin order toaccurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizeswork stationsand equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchenequipment;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

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)

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 andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard 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