Cook III

HHM Hospitality; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Boston seeks a Cook III to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment while delivering consistent, high‑quality cuisine.

Key duties include following recipes, prepping appetizers and baked goods, portioning and garnishing for service, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting guest satisfaction and HHM’s EarthView sustainability program.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary experience or equivalent training.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items according to standards.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, baked goods, and cooked entrees.
• Portion, Garnish, and present foods for service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and proper food storage.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and EarthView sustainability practices.
• Support guest satisfaction and assist management as needed.
• Work schedule may include holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Guest Satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Health Sanitation Certificate May Be Required

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Cook III

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• 3-5 years previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.