Tournade Cook

Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

meal benefits

transportation benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job Description

HMSHost is a global leader in providing exceptional food and beverage services in airports and travel venues. Known for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, HMSHost operates a wide variety of dining options ranging from quick-service to full-service restaurants. With a strong global presence, HMSHost prides itself on creating memorable dining experiences for millions of travelers each year. The company is committed to employee growth, consistent training, and maintaining a positive workplace culture that supports career development and personal achievement. HMSHost offers a vibrant work environment at the Chicago Airport, providing an opportunity to be part of a dynamic... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3-4 years of closely related cooking experience in a high-volume casual dining restaurant environment
Advanced food knowledge pertaining to soups sauces and pantry
Ability to teach knife cutting skills
Ability to teach dry and moist cooking principles
Knowledge of HACCP standards and food preparation skills
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including grill fryer slicers and ovens
Exceptional skills in handling organic and specialty ingredients
Ability to adapt to new menu items and cooking techniques
Ability to teach food handling and safety principles
Ability to teach second and third cooks in back of house operations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints
Working knowledge of weights measures and cooking techniques
Ability to organize kitchen work areas
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to speak read and comprehend instructions and policies
Maintains professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to lift and/or move 40 lbs
Ability to bend twist and stand for extended periods
Ability to work in hot environment

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 3-4 years of closely related cooking experience working in a high-volume casual dining restaurant environment
Advanced food knowledge pertaining to soups sauces and pantry
Excellent knife cutting skills with ability to teach others
Skilled in dry and moist cooking principles with ability to teach
Knowledge of HACCP standards and food preparation skills
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including grill fryer slicers and ovens
Exceptional skills in handling organic and specialty ingredients and quality control
Ability to adapt to new menu items and cooking techniques
Ability to teach basic food and kitchen principles related to food handling and safety
Skills and qualifications to teach second and third cooks in all aspects of back of house
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints
Working knowledge of weights measures and cooking techniques
Ability to set and organize all kitchen work areas
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to speak read and comprehend instructions and policies comfortably and professionally
Maintains professional appearance and demeanor

Job Duties

Follows and gives instructions for recipes and product directions for preparing seasoning cooking tasting carving and serving food items which may include soups meats vegetables desserts and other food and beverage products
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
Handles organic and specialty ingredients
Speaks professionally and courteously with customers in regards to the product and brand
Maintains quality control for all products including monitoring freshness of product daily
Acquires an in-depth understanding of ingredient specifications and seasonal variability
Coordinates food output with the other cooks
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
Fully understands the menu ingredients and nutritional content and is able to communicate that information clearly to customers
Receives stocks moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies
Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies including rules of the Airport Authority

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,

please contact the employer.

You may be also interested in: