Cook – High-Volume Kitchen with Career Growth

HMSHost; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth

Referral program – earn a bonus

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook to prepare cooked foods and support all kitchen stations including Fry, Flat Top, Pantry, and eggs. You will communicate needs to the manager on duty and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume casual dining setting, strong food safety knowledge, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with opportunities for growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, high-volume dining preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and converse with customers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and twist for long periods.
• Frequently immerses hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Frequent use of knives and hot plates.
• Works in hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and 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
• Estimates food requirements and requisitions supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates kitchen equipment; measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

High-volume kitchen

Sauté/Fry/Pantry

Communication

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

HMSHost is seeking a Cook to prepare cooked foods and support all kitchen stations including Fry, Flat Top, Pantry, and eggs. You will communicate needs to the manager on duty and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume casual dining setting, strong food safety knowledge, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with opportunities for growth and career development.