What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook CD - Standard position at HMSHost?
Summary:
The Cook CD – Standard 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; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the
business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of
service to customers and associates at all times. 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
Other Duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or
fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
Requires food knowledge pertaining to 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
To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
