Cook

ith 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.

Airport Location: Dallas Love Field Airport F&B Advertised Compensation: $17.26 to $19.00 

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. 

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 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred 
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to 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 customers 
• 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)