Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost is a renowned global hospitality company with a passion for exceptional service and a commitment to creating rewarding career opportunities for its employees. With an extensive presence in airports, highways, and other travel locations around the world, HMSHost operates a diverse portfolio of restaurants and food and beverage concessions. The company is dedicated to providing a work environment that fosters loyalty, inclusivity, and pride among its associates, ensuring that employees feel they belong and are appreciated for their efforts. HMSHost’s mission is centered on helping travelers feel good on the move by delivering quality dining experiences across its many locations.

The Cook CD - Standard position at HMSHost plays a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of food service the company is known for. This role is responsible for preparing a variety of cooked foods and must be proficient in performing all station functions including frying, flat top griddle cooking, pantry preparation, and cooking eggs. The position demands strong communication skills to efficiently relay ticket times and potential issues to managers and servers, ensuring smooth operations. It involves following recipes and product directions closely to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu offerings while adhering to stringent food safety and HACCP standards.

Key responsibilities include tasting products, estimating food requirements, checking production levels, and keeping accurate records to plan supply requisition effectively. The Cook CD also maintains cleanliness and sanitization of workstations and equipment, operates various kitchen machinery, measures and mixes ingredients, and handles fresh produce preparation. This position requires a commitment to excellent food safety practices, frequent lifting and movement of up to 40 pounds, and the physical stamina to stand, bend, and work in hot environments while handling sharp tools and equipment safely.

As a non-exempt role, the Cook CD typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements. HMSHost values its employees by offering competitive wages starting at $17.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, meal and transportation benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and extensive training with exciting career growth opportunities. Referral bonuses are also available for employees who bring in new team members.

Working at HMSHost is more than just preparing and serving food; it represents being an ambassador for the community and enhancing the travel experience for thousands of people daily. HMSHost fosters a respectful, diverse, and drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to upholding fair employment practices without discrimination based on protected characteristics. By joining HMSHost, employees become part of a team that values their contributions, promotes personal growth, and offers a dynamic and supportive work environment ideal for building a lasting hospitality career.