Food Preparer

HMSHost; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Boston is seeking a Cook to join our food service operations at the airport location. This non-exempt role involves preparing foods according to recipes, weighing, measuring, and assembling meals, and maintaining sanitary, well-organized workspaces.

You will follow safety procedures and collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service. You should be able to lift and move items over 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and communicate clearly with team members and customers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/push objects weighing over 40 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and reach for normal job functions.
• Able to read and comprehend safety instructions and policy documents, and converse with customers.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and product directions for proper food preparation.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cart.
• Prepares appropriate equipment for cooking.
• Operates utensils and equipment for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food products.
• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of products.
• Receives and inventories food and beverage product and supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work station and equipment.

Skills

Lift over 40 lbs

Stand for long periods

Clear communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

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.

handling procedures are followed; arranging necessary supplies and equipment between storage and work areas;operating a variety of kitchen utensils and/or equipment for food product cooking, serving and storing; receiving and inventorying food and beverage products; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Cook.

Essential Functions:

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cart
• Prepares appropriate equipment for cooking
• Operates kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food products
• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of products
• Receives and inventories food and beverage product and supplies
• Cleans and sanitizes work station and equipment

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires the ability to lift/push objects weighing over 40 lbs.
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

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 and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard 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