Cuisiner

HMSHost; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost seeks a Cook to prepare cooked foods and operate Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and Egg stations. The role involves following recipes, ensuring timely service, and communicating any issues to the manager and servers.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of cooking experience in high-volume casual dining and knowledge of HACCP standards. The position is non-exempt and requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in high-volume casual dining.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and communicate with customers.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and Egg station functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and product directions for food preparation.
• Monitor production and plan production requirements; requisition supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work stations and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP standards and food safety practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prep ingredients for various stations.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Customer communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

The Cook 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; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. 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, 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 work stations 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

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 and 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 customers
• 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

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)