Third Cook

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 *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. Third Cook 513200 Summary: The Third Cook is responsible for food production, preparation and presentation, and is able to rotatethrough all food stations to ensure ahigh qualityproduct is served to the customer. This role will performa variety of duties in the preparation and cooking of various food products. The Third Cook is responsiblefor communicating any potential problems to the manager on duty,providing the highest level of serviceto customers and associates at all times, and performing all responsibilities as directed by assignedmanagement. This is a non-exempt position which reports to the Manager, Assistant Manager orOperations Director, depending upon local requirements. Essential Functions: Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving andserving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food andbeverage products Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps recordsin order toaccurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed Measures and mixes ingredients; washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables Handles organic and specialty ingredients Maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness of product daily Acquires a working knowledge of ingredient specifications and seasonal variability Coordinates food output with the other cooks Cleans and sanitizeswork stationsand equipment Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards Stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of product Fully understands the menu, ingredients and nutritional content, andis able tocommunicate thatinformation clearly to customers Receives, stocks, moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies including rules of the Airport Authority Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires 1-2 years of culinary experience; experience working in ahigh volumecasual dining restaurant environment preferred Requires introductory level food knowledge Must have basic level of knife cutting skills Must have fundamentals of dry and moist cooking methods Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards Requires working knowledge of a variety of kitchen equipment such as grill, fryer, oven, and slicer Must have basic level skills in handling basic food groups Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Must have the ability to complete multiple tasks/heavy volume under time constraints Must have working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques Must have good communication and customer service skills Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably and professionally with individuals Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Requires the ability to lift and/or move 40lbs Requires the ability to bend, twist and stand for extended periods of time to perform normal jobfunctions Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions Frequently works in hot environment 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 andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard 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”). Source: HMSHost #J-18808-Ljbffr