NOW HIRING Cook for $16.87/hour!
HMSHost is hiring Cook at Harry Reid International Airport.
Specialty Cook
With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer
Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation/Holiday)
Holiday pay
Meal and Transportation Benefits
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
The referral program refers a friend and earns a bonus
*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Summary
The Specialty Cook is responsible for the preparation of all wok-cooked or sautéed items along with the preparation required in setting up the stations for the branded concepts for each shift. The Specialty Cook supports a team environment and is 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
Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing and wok-cooking all specified menu items; works with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards and displays an attention to detail and food presentation
Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, cutting, marinating, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving all items
Tastes products, follow menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
Performs basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
Operates kitchen equipment (i.e., buffalo chopper, fryers, cleavers, etc.); handle knives and wears a cut glove when doing so regardless of knife size
Coordinates food output with the other cooks
Maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring the freshness of the product
Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment
Follows excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks the temperature of the product; receives, moves, and lifts food and beverage products and supplies
Complies with HMSHost and franchisee policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment
Requires 1-2 years of wok-cooking experience where food is prepared to order (including the ability to work two [2] woks simultaneously preferred); if no previous work experience requires a minimum of 1-2 years of sauté experience and/or cooking experience in a high volume and high prep dining kitchen.
Successful completion of the brand training program
Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably and professionally with individuals
Requires the ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm cooking environments
Must be able to cook, stand and/or walk for a period of up to nine [9] hours
Must have the ability to handle a knife/cleaver
Must have 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
Must have the capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.