Skilled Cook in High-Volume Kitchen | Growth & Benefits

HMSHost; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company?

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program – refer a friend and

Job summary

HMSHost is hiring a Cook D to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs, ensuring high-quality service. You will communicate ticket times to the manager and servers, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-exempt kitchen role.

Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, maintaining sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in a high‑volume casual dining setting preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry stations.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions and policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and product directions to prepare and portion food items.
• Taste, check production, estimate needs and requisition supplies as required.
• Clean, sanitize workstations and equipment; practice HACCP standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment; measure, mix, cut and cook ingredients.
• Stock and rotate products; monitor temperatures and food safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

High-volume environment

Customer communication

Job description

HMSHost is hiring a Cook D to prepare cooked foods across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs, ensuring high-quality service. You will communicate ticket times to the manager and servers, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-exempt kitchen role.

Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, maintaining sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.