Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.25 - $26.20
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 opportunities
Referral program
Job Description
Tortas Frontera is a renowned dining establishment operated by HMSHost, located at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 1, Concourse B, Gate B11. Situated at 10000 West O'Hare Avenue, Chicago, IL 60666, this location is part of HMSHost, a global leader in premium dining and retail solutions for travel venues. HMSHost specializes in delivering unique and high-quality food and beverage services to travelers while emphasizing excellent customer service and operational excellence. Tortas Frontera itself is known for its vibrant and authentic Mexican cuisine, bringing a fresh and flavorful dining experience to the airport's diverse crowd of travelers. With a commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3-4 years of related cooking experience
- Advanced knowledge of soups, sauces and pantry
- Excellent knife skills
- Knowledge of dry and moist cooking techniques
- Food preparation skills with HACCP standards
- Experience with kitchen equipment such as grill, fryer, slicers and ovens
- Strong skills handling organic and specialty ingredients
- Ability to adapt to menu changes
- Teaching skills for back of house cooking principles
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
- Multitasking ability
- Understanding of weights, measures and cooking methods
- Kitchen organization skills
- Strong communication and customer service abilities
- Reading and comprehension skills
- Professional appearance
- Physical ability to lift 40 lbs
- Physical stamina for standing and bending
- Tolerance for hot and wet working conditions
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-4 years of closely related cooking experience in a high-volume casual dining restaurant environment
- Advanced food knowledge related to soups, sauces and pantry
- Excellent knife cutting skills
- Knowledge of dry and moist cooking principles
- Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
- 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 food safety
- Skills and qualifications to teach other cooks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints
- Knowledge of weights, measures and cooking techniques
- Ability to set and organize kitchen work areas
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policies
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to lift and move 40 lbs
- Ability to bend, twist and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working in hot environment and with water and chemical solutions
Job Duties
- Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products
- Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records for accurate production planning and requisition of supplies and equipment
- Handle organic and specialty ingredients
- Speak professionally and courteously with customers about the product and brand
- Maintain quality control, including monitoring freshness daily
- Acquire in-depth understanding of ingredient specifications and seasonal variability
- Coordinate food output with other cooks
- Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment
- Practice excellent food safety and sanitation according to HACCP standards
- Operate kitchen equipment, measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables
- Stock, date, rotate and check temperature of products
- Fully understand the menu, ingredients and nutritional content to communicate clearly to customers
- Receive, stock, move and lift food and beverage products and supplies
- Comply with HMSHost, franchise policies and all regulatory agencies including Airport Authority rules
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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