Third Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth

HMSHost; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company ID

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost is hiring a Third Cook to support food production, preparation, and presentation across kitchen stations. You will rotate through stations to ensure high-quality products and communicate any issues to the manager on duty.

This non-exempt role reports to the Manager or Operations Director depending on local requirements. The position requires 1-2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume casual dining setting, basic knife skills, and knowledge of HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-2 years of culinary experience; high-volume casual dining preferred.
• Intro level food knowledge required.
• Basic knife cutting skills.
• Fundamentals of dry and moist cooking methods.
• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment (grill, fryer, oven, slicer).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares, seasons, cooks and serves food items.
• Estimates food requirements and plans production accordingly.
• Maintains quality and freshness of products.
• Coordinates output with other cooks.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Complies with HACCP standards and HMSHost policies.
• Communicates information to customers and team members.
• Receives, stocks, moves and rotates food and supplies.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Customer service

Stand for long periods

Heavy lifting

Job description

HMSHost is hiring a Third Cook to support food production, preparation, and presentation across kitchen stations. You will rotate through stations to ensure high-quality products and communicate any issues to the manager on duty.

This non-exempt role reports to the Manager or Operations Director depending on local requirements. The position requires 1-2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume casual dining setting, basic knife skills, and knowledge of HACCP standards.