Skilled Cook III

HMSHost International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Los Angeles is seeking a Cook to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and Eggs. You will communicate ticket times to the manager and servers, ensuring the highest quality service.

The role is non-exempt and typically reports to the Store Manager or General Manager depending on local requirements. Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, maintaining sanitation, and operating multiple kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• Food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge required.
• Minimum 3 years cooking experience in high-volume or fast casual dining environment.
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry and pantry items.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic instructions and policy documents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables and desserts.
• Estimates food requirements, checks production and maintains records to plan production and requisition supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Practices food safety and HACCP standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment; measures and mixes ingredients; washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables.
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of products.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Cooking experience

Sauces

Soups

Sauté

Broiler

Fry

Pantry

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 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

Supervisor/Lead experience preferred

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

Source: HMSHost