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- Health, dental and vision insurance
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- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Airport Location : Chicago Airport F&B Advertised Compensation : $20.25 to $26.20
Summary :
The Tournade Cook is responsible for coordinating food production, preparation and presentation, and is able to rotate through all food stations to ensure a high quality product is served to the customer. This role will perform a variety of duties in the preparation and cooking of various food products. In addition, this is a high-profile position in which communication with customers is imperative. The Tournade Cook is responsible for communicating any potential problems to the manager on duty, providing the highest level of service to customers and associates at all times, and performing all responsibilities as directed by assigned management. This is a non-exempt position which reports to the Manager, Assistant Manager or Operations Director, depending upon local requirements.
Essential Functions :
Follows, and gives instructions for, 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, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies andequipment as needed
Handles organic and specialty ingredientsSpeaks professionally and courteously with customers in regards to the product and brandMaintains quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness of product dailyAcquires an in-depth understanding of ingredient specifications and seasonal variabilityCoordinates food output with the other cooksCleans and sanitizes work stations and equipmentPractices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standardsOperates a variety of kitchen equipment; measures and mixes ingredients; washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetablesStocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of productFully understands the menu, ingredients and nutritional content, and is able to communicate that information clearly to customersReceives, stocks, moves and lifts food and beverage products and suppliesComplies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies including rules of the Airport AuthorityMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :
Requires minimum of 3-4 year(s) of closely related cooking experience, working in a high-volume casual dining restaurant environmentRequires advanced food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauces and PantryMust have and be able to teach excellent knife cutting skillsMust have and be able to teach dry and moist cooking principlesRequires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standardsRequires working knowledge of a variety of kitchen equipment, grill, fryer, slicers, and ovensMust have exceptional skills in handling organic and specialty ingredients and quality controlMust be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniquesMust have the skills to teach basic food and kitchen principles related to food handling and food handling systems, controls and food safetyMust have the skills and qualifications to teach second and third cooks in all aspects of the back of the houseMust have the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentMust have the ability to complete multiple tasks / heavy volume under time constraintsMust have working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniquesMust have ability to set and organize all work areas in the kitchen such as cooks' service line and preparationMust have good communication and customer service skillsRequires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably and professionally with individualsMust maintain a professional appearance and demeanorRequires the ability to lift and / or move 40 lbsRequires the ability to bend, twist and stand for extended periods of time to perform normal job functionsFrequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutionsFrequently works in hot environmentEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran (M / F / D / V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Salary : $20 - $26
