Cook CD - Standard

HMSHost is a renowned global hospitality company dedicated to delivering outstanding service and crafting memorable experiences for travelers across the world. Operating in dynamic environments such as airports, transit hubs, and travel centers, HMSHost prides itself on providing exceptional food and beverage options to meet diverse customer needs. As a company, HMSHost emphasizes a supportive work culture built on trust, loyalty, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a rich history in hospitality service, HMSHost maintains a strong commitment to employee development, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a top choice for individuals seeking rewarding careers in hospitality and food service industries.

The Cook CD – Standard position at HMSHost offers an exciting opportunity to join a team passionate about quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves preparing cooked foods and ensuring high standards of food safety, sanitation, and presentation. Candidates will work across various kitchen stations including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and egg cooking areas, mastering a wide range of culinary techniques. The role requires excellent communication skills to coordinate ticket times and address any service challenges promptly with management and serving staff. This position is non-exempt and reports directly to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager, depending on the location.

As a Cook CD – Standard at HMSHost, individuals will follow precise recipes and product directions to prepare a variety of dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage items. The role requires tasting and quality checking food products, planning production requirements, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Additionally, maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of workstations and equipment, adhering strictly to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards to ensure food safety is crucial. The role involves using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, preparing ingredients like washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, and responsibly managing stock by dating, rotating, and temperature checking.

HMSHost offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $19.00, reflecting the value and expertise expected from its culinary team members. Beyond salary, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off encompassing vacation, flexible, and sick leave, holiday pay, and meal plus transportation benefits. Additional perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, detailed training coupled with exciting career growth opportunities, and a referral program that rewards employees for introducing new talent.

Working at HMSHost transcends typical food service roles, positioning employees as ambassadors who help travelers feel comfortable and cared for while on the move. The company’s dedication to fostering a friendly and inclusive work environment ensures that all team members feel valued and have opportunities to excel. HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment and strives to maintain a diverse and supportive workplace.