Cook

HMSHost by Avolta
Queens, NY

$20.25 to $20.70 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.

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.

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 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and 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 customers
  • 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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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”).

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!

Posted 2026-06-09

Recommended Jobs

Medical Coding Analyst

HealthCare Partners, MSO
Garden City, NY

HealthCare Partners, IPA and HealthCare Partners, MSO together comprise our health care delivery system providing enhanced quality care to our members, providers and health plan partners. Active since…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-25

Behavior Analyst

Apex Therapeutic Services
Elmont, NY

Job Description Job Description Behavior Analyst BCBA Job Responsibilities: Apex Seeks Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to work in school districts in Long Island. Specific School District: E…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-11

Nursing Assistant- Community Living Center (CLC)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Syracuse, NY

Summary This position is located within the Nursing Services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center serves as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Nursing Service. The Nursing Assistant is responsible for provi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-08

POSTAL MAIL PROCESSOR

Confidential
Stony Brook, NY

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PAID TRAINING PROVIDED – JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government related agency in terms of employees. The Postal Service currently employs nearly 1 mill…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-09

Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy - $3,050 to $3,200 per week in Rome, NY

TravelNurseSource
Rome, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Endoscopy Location: Rome, NY Agency: Bluebix Health Inc Pay: $3,050 to $3,200 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 1…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-21

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Elmira, NY

Physical Therapist - Outpatient This PT position offers:  ~$15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible position. Competitive Salary, based on experience. Excellent Benefits Package. Relocation Assi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-09

Supply Chain Coordinator

Blue Nile
New York, NY

Blue Nile is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet Jewelers is also…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-30

Host

Acadia
New York, NY

Experienced Host Wanted Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to join a team with incredible growth potential? Acadia and Dagon are seeking an experienced Hosts to become part of our innov…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Project Controls Manager - NYC NY

New York, NY

Enterprise Functions At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical p…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-03

Associate, Real Estate Transactions & Leasing (hybrid role)

Brooklyn, NY

Associate, Real Estate Transactions & Leasing role - hybrid Dumbo, Brooklyn. Full client access, varied real estate matters at established full service firm. About Our Client This position i…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27