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. Airport Location: Denver International Airport Advertised Compensation: $24.00 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 workstations 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 $21.00 to $23.00 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/>. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW) Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)