DEN - Cook

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

Compensation & Benefits for Full-Time Associates:

Competitive hourly pay within the range of $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Vacation and Wellness time

Life and Disability insurance, including Company Paid Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Tax-advantaged health accounts (HCFSA and HSA)

Other benefit options to help manage the unexpected, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Legal Plan

Access to Work/Life Wellness Support

Recognition Programs to Celebrate Work and Life Achievements

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)