Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.65
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 programs
Referral Bonus
Job Description
HMSHost is a global leader in providing food and beverage services at travel venues, including airports, highways, and other travel centers. Renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences, HMSHost manages a wide array of dining concepts that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. With a focus on quality, customer service, and innovation, the company offers career opportunities that foster growth, skill development, and advancement within the hospitality industry. HMSHost operates in numerous locations around the world, including the bustling New Orleans Airport, where fast-paced and dynamic service is critical to meet the high demand of travelers.
The Wok Cook position at HMSHost's New Orleans Airport F&B location offers a chance to be part of a vibrant team serving the popular Pei Wei concept. This role is pivotal in preparing and cooking wok-cooked dishes, ensuring that every meal served meets high standards of taste, quality, and presentation. The position entails following meticulous recipes and adhering to food safety standards, while working in a high-volume environment that values efficiency and attention to detail. The Wok Cook supports a cohesive team environment by communicating effectively with management and associates to maintain smooth operations during each shift. As a non-exempt role reporting to store management, this position is designed for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food preparation who thrive in a dynamic setting.
Offering a competitive hourly wage starting at $17.65, this career opportunity includes comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, holiday pay, and meal and transportation benefits. Additional perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, training programs, and exciting opportunities for career growth. The referral program also provides a bonus incentive for recommending friends to join the team. HMSHost is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive work environment that encourages development and values diversity, reflecting its commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
This role requires a minimum of six months' wok-cooking experience or equivalent sauté experience in a high-volume casual dining kitchen. The ability to manage multiple woks simultaneously, maintain food quality, and operate various kitchen equipment safely is essential. The Wok Cook will engage in food preparation tasks such as tasting products, estimating food requirements, and following recipes with precision. Food safety and sanitation compliance, including adherence to HACCP standards, is mandatory to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff alike.
Working at HMSHost in this capacity also requires physical stamina to stand or walk for up to nine hours, handle knives safely while wearing cut gloves, and lift or transport food products weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Flexibility and adaptability to new menu items and cooking techniques, along with the ability to perform basic math for recipe measurements, are also important aspects of the job. HMSHost provides thorough training and fosters career development, offering a rewarding path for culinary professionals eager to advance their skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
The Wok Cook position at HMSHost's New Orleans Airport F&B location offers a chance to be part of a vibrant team serving the popular Pei Wei concept. This role is pivotal in preparing and cooking wok-cooked dishes, ensuring that every meal served meets high standards of taste, quality, and presentation. The position entails following meticulous recipes and adhering to food safety standards, while working in a high-volume environment that values efficiency and attention to detail. The Wok Cook supports a cohesive team environment by communicating effectively with management and associates to maintain smooth operations during each shift. As a non-exempt role reporting to store management, this position is designed for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food preparation who thrive in a dynamic setting.
Offering a competitive hourly wage starting at $17.65, this career opportunity includes comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, holiday pay, and meal and transportation benefits. Additional perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, training programs, and exciting opportunities for career growth. The referral program also provides a bonus incentive for recommending friends to join the team. HMSHost is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive work environment that encourages development and values diversity, reflecting its commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
This role requires a minimum of six months' wok-cooking experience or equivalent sauté experience in a high-volume casual dining kitchen. The ability to manage multiple woks simultaneously, maintain food quality, and operate various kitchen equipment safely is essential. The Wok Cook will engage in food preparation tasks such as tasting products, estimating food requirements, and following recipes with precision. Food safety and sanitation compliance, including adherence to HACCP standards, is mandatory to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff alike.
Working at HMSHost in this capacity also requires physical stamina to stand or walk for up to nine hours, handle knives safely while wearing cut gloves, and lift or transport food products weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Flexibility and adaptability to new menu items and cooking techniques, along with the ability to perform basic math for recipe measurements, are also important aspects of the job. HMSHost provides thorough training and fosters career development, offering a rewarding path for culinary professionals eager to advance their skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 6 months wok-cooking experience or 9 months sauté experience with wok training
- knowledge of HACCP standards
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- physical ability to stand or walk up to 9 hours
- safe knife handling skills
- ability to lift and transport food items weighing up to 50 lbs
- willingness to work in warm kitchen conditions
- ability to follow recipes and maintain quality
- completion of any required food safety training
- adherence to company and regulatory policies
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months wok-cooking experience where food is prepared to order or minimum of 9 months sauté experience in a high volume casual dining kitchen with completion of wok-training program
- food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
- ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
- ability to converse comfortably and professionally
- ability to work in varied and very warm kitchen environments
- physical ability to stand or walk for up to 9 hours
- ability to handle knives safely
- exceptional skills in handling product, specialty ingredients and quality control
- ability to adapt to new menu items and cooking techniques
- ability to read and understand recipes, prep lists and pars
- capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations
- ability to reach, bend, balance and transport objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Job Duties
- Follows recipes and 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 and displays attention to detail and food presentation
- tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
- performs basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
- operates kitchen equipment including buffalo chopper, fryers, and cleavers
- handles knives safely and wears a cut glove when doing so
- maintains quality control for all products including monitoring freshness
- cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
- follows excellent food safety and sanitation practices complying with HACCP standards
- stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of products
- receives, moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies
- complies with HMSHost and franchise policies and applicable regulatory agencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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