Skilled CookIII

Point the Way Cafe


HMSHost at Los Angeles International Airport
Terminal 6, Gate 65A
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Skilled Cook III

$27.00 per hour

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth opportunities

Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary:  

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements. 

Essential Functions: 

Follows recipes and/or 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, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed 

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 

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:  

Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards 

Requires a minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment  

Requires food knowledge pertaining to Sauces, Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry 

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals 

Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds 

Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions  

Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions 

Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates 

Frequently works in hot environment 

Supervisor/Lead experience preferred 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

About HMSHost

We are a global hospitality company with a passion for service! HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals.

At HMSHost, we know our success is based on earning the trust and loyalty of our people. We commit to providing a work experience that earns your loyalty, provides a place where you feel like you belong, work you can be proud of, a place to have fun, earn money, and have the opportunity for advancement. We support this with competitive wages, robust benefits and recognition for a job well done.

Working for HMSHost is more than serving food & beverage, it’s like being an ambassador for the city you live in – as we put it – helping travelers feel good on the move!

Ready to feel great at work? Apply today to join the HMSHost family of restaurants, we help travelers feel good on the move!

Point the Way Cafe – Terminal 6, Gate 65A
HMSHost at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, CA

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).