Line Cook - Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette

HHM Hospitality is a well-established hospitality company specializing in providing comprehensive food service solutions that meet high standards of quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, HHM Hospitality operates within the food service and hospitality industry, catering to a diverse clientele including hotels, restaurants, and corporate dining facilities. Their mission emphasizes sustainability and responsible food stewardship, which is integrated into their service operations through initiatives like the EarthView program. Known for fostering professional growth, HHM offers clear career pathways for its staff, reinforcing a culture that values employees as its most important asset.

The position available is for a Cook role within HHM Hospitality. This role is a pivotal part of the culinary team responsible for preparing food items following established production standards and ensuring consistent quality. Paying attention to detail, employees maintain portion controls, monitor inventory levels, and execute food preparation that aligns with both guest service and sustainability practices. This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $21.00 to $24.00, reflecting the importance of skilled food preparation within the company.

The Cook role includes a comprehensive range of responsibilities from following detailed recipe guidelines to ensuring the food quality meets company and health standards. Responsibilities also include preparing advance food items responsibly without overproducing, managing food storage according to safety and freshness standards, and supporting efforts to minimize food waste and control costs. Operative knowledge of kitchen equipment, adherence to safety protocols including OSHA and MSDS regulations, and compliance with environmental sustainability initiatives like HHM’s EarthView program are critical components of this position.

Career progression is well defined with advancement opportunities from Lead Cook to Sous Chef and ultimately to Assistant to the Head Chef, illustrating HHM's investment in employee development. The company fosters a safe and supportive work environment while encouraging employees to embody its core values: People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It. This role provides a balanced blend of operational efficiency, culinary creativity, and teamwork, requiring physical stamina and the ability to navigate a fast-paced kitchen environment.

HHM Hospitality takes pride in extending competitive benefits to its workforce including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k company match, free basic life insurance, and travel-related perks among others. These benefits emphasize the company’s commitment to overall employee well-being and professional growth. Working hours may vary and sometimes include holidays and weekends, reflecting the nature of the hospitality industry. The demanding physical aspects of the role require employees to be capable of standing for long periods, lifting heavy items, and performing a variety of movements such as bending and kneeling, essential for maintaining kitchen operations at the highest standard.