Wok Cook

Dufry Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

Training programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HMSHost at San Antonio International Airport is seeking a Wok Cook to prepare and wok‑cook all items for the Pei Wei concept. The role supports a fast-paced kitchen team, ensuring timely service with attention to recipe standards and food quality.

This non‑exempt position reports to the Store Manager or Operations Director depending on local requirements. The ideal candidate has wok or sauté experience, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to stand for long periods while safely handling knives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months wok‑cooking experience or 9 months sauté experience in a high‑volume casual dining kitchen with wok training.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, work safely, and communicate clearly with team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and wok‑cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare wok station for service and manage production to meet time goals.
• Maintain quality, freshness, and presentation; monitor temperatures and take corrective action as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and comply with sanitation practices.

Skills

Wok cooking

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Knife handling

Strong 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
• 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.

Location: San Antonio Intl Airport, F&B

Advertised Compensation: to

Position: Wok Cook

Salary: 513000

Summary

The Wok Cook is responsible for the preparation of all wok‑cooked items along with the preparation required in setting up the wok station for the Pei Wei concept for each shift. The Wok Cook supports a team environment and is also responsible for communicating any potential problems to the manager on duty, providing the highest level of service to customers and associates at all times, and performing all additional responsibilities as directed by assigned management. This is a non‑exempt position which reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Operations Director, depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing and wok‑cooking all specified menu items; work with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards and displaying an attention to detail and food presentation.
• Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment (e.g., buffalo chopper, fryers, cleavers); handle knives and wear a cut glove when doing so regardless of knife size.
• Maintain quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness of product.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• Follow excellent food safety and sanitation practices and comply with HACCP standards.
• Stock, date, rotate and check temperature of product; receive, move and lift food and beverage products and supplies.
• Comply with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Minimum of 6 months of wok‑cooking experience where food is prepared to order (including the ability to work two woks simultaneously); if no prior wok experience, a minimum of 9 months of sauté experience in a high‑volume, high‑prep casual dining kitchen and successful completion of a wok‑training program.
• Require food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, and converse comfortably and professionally with individuals.
• Ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm conditions.
• Must be able to wok‑cook, stand and/or walk for periods up to nine hours.
• Must have the ability to handle a knife.
• Exceptional skills in handling all product and specialty ingredients and quality control.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques; must be able to read and understand associated recipes, prep lists and pars.
• Capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes.
• Ability to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 50 lbs.

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).