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HMSHost - Chili’s

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

HMSHost operates dining venues at Jersey Gardens Mall including the Chili's restaurant located at 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ. HMSHost is a global leader in managing and operating restaurants and retail locations in travel venues such as airports and malls, providing quality dining experiences in high-volume environments. Chili's is a well-known casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Tex-Mex style food with a focus on great customer service, flavorful dishes, and a friendly atmosphere. Together, HMSHost and Chili's aim to deliver consistent, quality meals to visitors and local customers in a bustling mall setting. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and offers... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for long periods, bending and twisting
  • Ability to work safely around hot equipment and sharp utensils
  • Willingness to comply with company policies including drug-free workplace rules

Job Qualifications

  • Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Minimum of 1 year cooking experience, preferably in a high volume casual dining environment
  • Knowledge of soups, sauté, broiler, fryer, and pantry cooking
  • Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
  • Comfortable conversing with customers
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
  • Ability to work safely with knives, utensils, and hot equipment
  • Ability to work in hot kitchen environments

Job Duties

  • Prepare food items according to recipes and product directions such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts
  • Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records
  • Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment
  • Practice excellent food safety and sanitation and comply with HACCP standards
  • Operate kitchen equipment, measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel and cut fruits and vegetables
  • Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of products
  • Communicate ticket times and potential problems to management and servers

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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