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Gasparilla Bar
Airside F, Gate F02
4100 George J Bean Parkway
Tampa, FL 33607
Concession
Managed By HMSHost at Tampa International Airport
Full-Time
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 – Lead is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station
functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; providing guidance to more junior kitchen staff; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; always providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates; 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
Provides guidance / leadership for determining process flows during high volume times
Monitors kitchen activities, providing input and advice to team to optimize productivity
Cleans and sanitizes workstations 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 year of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment
Requires advanced or specialized food knowledge pertaining to making 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 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
Supervisor/Lead experience preferred
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)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Posted May 22, 2025
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