Guy Fieri's Cook

HMSHost; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing and serving quality food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates should have food preparation skills, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a non-exempt position that comes with various employee benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in high-volume environments preferred.
• Knowledge of preparation techniques for various food types including soups and sauté.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and converse comfortably with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform various cooking station functions.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices according to HACCP standards.
• Communicate effectively with management and service teams regarding ticket times and issues.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Excellent communication skills

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 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 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 products

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 environments is 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 environments

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

Source: HMSHost