Second Cook 1

Dufry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading travel retailer where you'll prepare delicious meals in a fast-paced environment. As a Cook CD, you'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality food service while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant airport setting and contribute to a memorable dining experience for travelers. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. If you're passionate about cooking and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of various cooking operations including fry and sauté.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds

Job description

Benefits at HMSHost:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex, or sick leave)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and transportation benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position; ask your recruiter for details.

Location: Raleigh Durham Airport

Compensation: $17.00 to $17.31

Summary:

The Cook CD is responsible for preparing cooked foods and performing all station functions including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. The role involves communicating ticket times and potential issues to the manager on duty and servers, performing other duties as directed, and providing high-quality service at all times. This is a non-exempt position, typically reporting to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other products.
2. Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies.
3. Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
4. Practice excellent food safety and sanitation, complying with HACCP standards.
5. Operate kitchen equipment, measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
6. Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of products.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• At least 1 year of related cooking experience; experience in high-volume or fast-casual environments preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry operations.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand instructions and policy documents; communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand during work.
• Frequent immersion of hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Frequent use of sharp knives, utensils, and hot equipment.
• Work in hot environments regularly.

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

About the Company:

Dufry AG, a Swiss-based travel retailer, operates duty-free and duty-paid shops and convenience stores in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations, and tourist areas.