Sautee Cook

HMSHost; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Job summary

HMSHost in Chicago is seeking a Saute Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare sautés, manage stations, and communicate ticket times to ensure high-quality, timely service for guests and staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume or fast-casual setting, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs; this role offers training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge required.
• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume/fast casual environment.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry.
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend instructions and policy documents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand, bend and twist.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares items across stations including soups and proteins.
• Communicates ticket times and issues to managers and servers.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work stations.
• Adheres to HACCP food safety standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment and handles ingredients safely.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

Reading comprehension

Communication

Physical stamina

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.

The Sautee Cook is responsible for preparing sautés, 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 and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

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, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep 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 or fast 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 individuals

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs

• 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

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”).