LGO Cook

HMSHost is a renowned global hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional food and beverage services within travel venues such as airports, motorways, and train stations. With a deep passion for service excellence and a commitment to employee growth, HMSHost creates an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their career potential. The company prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that encourages fun, pride, recognition, and opportunity for advancement. HMSHost supports its employees with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on learning and development, making it a highly sought-after employer in the hospitality industry.

At HMSHost, the Cook position plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of food quality and service excellence that travelers expect. The cook is responsible for preparing a diverse range of cooked foods and must demonstrate skill in various kitchen stations including fry, flat top griddle, pantry, and egg cooking. This is a non-exempt hourly position with a starting pay of $24.05 per hour, offering a stable career path within a global leader in travel hospitality. The cook ensures that every dish meets quality and taste standards by following recipes and product directions meticulously. More than just cooking, the role requires vigilant communication with management and servers to uphold efficient service flow and customer satisfaction.

This position supports food safety and sanitation protocols rigorously, adhering to HACCP standards, thereby safeguarding customers’ wellbeing and maintaining compliance with health regulations. Beyond cooking, duties include cleaning and sanitizing workstations, managing kitchen supplies by stocking and rotating products, and processing food ingredients with care. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant cooking experience, preferably gained in high-volume and casual dining restaurant environments, and possess a solid understanding of food preparation techniques related to soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry stations.

HMSHost values teamwork, communication, and a positive attitude in all employees. This role offers tremendous opportunities for career growth through training programs and skill development, along with various employee benefits such as 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, employee assistance programs, and a referral bonus program. Benefits may vary by position, and prospective candidates are encouraged to discuss offerings with recruiters. The Cook role at HMSHost is not just a job, but a chance to be part of a dynamic hospitality company that takes pride in making travelers feel comfortable and welcome, helping them enjoy their journeys with a smile.