Cook (Full Time)
About The Position
Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. The role is based at the Capital One Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and requires full-time availability; days and hours may vary, and open availability is required. Previous cooking experience is required. The fixed pay rate is $21.00 per hour. The Cook prepares food to standardized recipes and schedules, serves meals or prepares them for delivery, and ensures appropriate portions, temperature, presentation, and taste. The position also includes safe food handling and storage, cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment, assisting with production planning, records, ordering and receiving supplies, reporting maintenance needs and accidents, and participating in safety meetings. Associates must follow HACCP standards and company safety policies, including required protective equipment and safe lifting practices.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience required.
- Open availability required; days and hours may vary.
- Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and ensuring food meets standards for temperature, appearance, and taste.
- Taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures; keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized.
- Store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company safety policies, including use of required gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service available at select locations.
- Retirement Plan.
- Associate Shopping Program.
- Health and Wellness Programs.
- Discount Marketplace.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
- Medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time positions.
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
