Second Cook 1

HMSHost; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook CD responsible for preparing cooked foods and performing various cooking station functions. The role involves maintaining high standards of food safety, communicating effectively with team members, and providing excellent service. A minimum of 1 year related cooking experience in high-volume dining is preferred.

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 exciting career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques for various cooking methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cooked foods and performs all station functions.
• Follows recipes and maintains food safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Communication

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 CD is responsible for preparing cooked foods and must be able to perform all station functions including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs. The role involves communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary. The cook performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or management and provides the highest quality of service to customers and colleagues at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
• Assesses food requirements, checks production, and maintains records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards.
• Operates various kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables.
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks the temperature of products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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; experience in high-volume or fast-casual dining environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, policies, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform job functions.
• Frequently immerses hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Works frequently with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates, often in hot environments.

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

Source: HMSHost