Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.27 - $21.59
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
meal benefits
transportation benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
training and career growth opportunities
Referral Bonus Program
Job Description
HMSHost is a leading provider of dining and retail services at airports across North America and internationally. With a presence at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, HMSHost operates a wide range of branded food and beverage concepts. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, HMSHost offers diverse career opportunities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The company emphasizes employee development and growth, providing comprehensive training and career advancement programs. HMSHost fosters an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute to its success.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of relevant wok-cooking or sauté cooking experience
- ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
- ability to handle kitchen equipment safely including knives
- physical ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy objects
- excellent communication skills
- ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes
- willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Requires 1-2 years of wok-cooking experience where food is prepared to order including ability to work two woks simultaneously preferred
- if no previous wok experience, requires a minimum of 1-2 years of sauté experience and/or cooking experience in a high volume and high prep dining kitchen
- successful completion of brand training program
- requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
- requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
- ability to converse comfortably and professionally with individuals
- ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures including very warm cooking environments
- must be able to cook, stand and/or walk for a period of up to nine hours
- must have the ability to handle a knife/cleaver
- must have exceptional skills in handling all product and specialty ingredients and quality control
- must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques
- must be able to read and understand associated recipes, prep lists and pars
- must have the capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
- requires the ability to reach, bend, balance and transport objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly and up to 50 lbs at times
Job Duties
- Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing and wok-cooking all specified menu items
- works with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards
- displays an attention to detail and food presentation
- follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, cutting, marinating, cooking, tasting, carving and serving all items
- tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
- performs basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
- operates kitchen equipment such as buffalo chopper, fryers, and cleavers
- handles knives and wears a cut glove when doing so regardless of knife size
- coordinates food output with other cooks
- maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness
- cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment
- follows excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
- stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of product
- receives, moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies
- complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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