Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.71
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
401(k)
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
Training
Referral program

Job Description

Avolta, including its affiliates such as Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, and Hudson, is a leading global travel retailer known for delivering exceptional shopping experiences to travelers worldwide. As a company committed to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, Avolta emphasizes opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards for its employees. The company fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the chance to succeed. Avolta's robust and diverse portfolio spans several well-known brands, bringing a dynamic and engaging environment for its employees. The organization is dedicated to equal employment opportunity, ensuring a discrimination-free workplace that complies with all relevant laws and regulations. They prioritize diversity and inclusion, understanding that a diverse workforce drives innovation and connects better with their global customer base.

The Cook CD - Standard role at Avolta is a vital position within the company's food service operations. Located near major markets such as San Francisco and Oakland, this position plays a key part in delivering high-quality dining experiences to customers. As a non-exempt role typically reporting to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods across multiple stations including Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. This role requires strong cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently in high-volume or fast-casual dining settings.

This position pays $24.71 per hour and offers a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training. The Cook is expected to follow recipes and guidelines rigorously, taste and check food to maintain quality, and uphold sanitation and safety standards compliant with HACCP. Responsibilities also include operating kitchen equipment, preparing ingredients, stocking and rotating food supplies, and assisting in keeping the work environment clean and safe. Strong communication skills are important for this role to coordinate effectively with management and front-of-house staff.

The Cook CD - Standard job offers growth potential within a company that values employee development. The role is well-suited to dedicated culinary professionals seeking a stable and rewarding position in a supportive team setting. Avolta provides tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, life insurance, and a referral bonus program, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a meaningful career in the food service industry. The company culture promotes continual learning, respect for all team members, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of service delivery, from food preparation to customer engagement. This position invites candidates who are passionate about cooking, safety, and teamwork to join a reputable company with local market influence and global reach.

Job Requirements

  • 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 or fast 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • 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 or fast 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
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Follows recipes and or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
  • Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
  • Cleans and sanitizes work stations 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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