Skilled Cook III

HMSHost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company?ng

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program – refer a friend and

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Cook to prepare cooked foods and operate diverse kitchen stations including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. You will communicate ticket times to managers and servers, ensuring top-quality service at all times.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance and safe food handling in a fast-paced environment. As a non-exempt position reporting to the Store/General Manager, you will work collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain high standards of food safety and guest

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in high-volume or fast casual settings.
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry operations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist and work in hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and product directions for cooking and assembling food items.
• Communicate ticket times and potential issues to management and servers.
• Provide high-quality service to customers and associates at all times.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prepare multiple stations (Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, eggs).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation; follow HACCP standards.
• Assist with stocking, dating, and rotating product; monitor temperatures.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

High-volume cooking

Communication

Physical stamina

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 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 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment

Requires food knowledge pertaining to Sauces, 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 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 environment

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

Source: HMSHost