Wok Cook
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18/hr
Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory Agencies ... and high prep casual dining kitchen along with successful completion of wok-training program
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Wok Cook
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18/hr
Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory Agencies ... and high prep casual dining kitchen along with successful completion of wok-training program
Wok Cook
$18/hr
Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory Agencies ... and high prep casual dining kitchen along with successful completion of wok-training program
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Wok Cook
$18/hr
Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory Agencies ... and high prep casual dining kitchen along with successful completion of wok-training program
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Do workers at HMSHost get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
76% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
76% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Does HMSHost pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
At HMSHost, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
49% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.
49% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at HMSHost?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
80% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
80% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from HMSHost affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at HMSHost?
Most people get paid time off work.
84% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
84% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
- 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers at HMSHost worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do HMSHost workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it for HMSHost workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at HMSHost?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do HMSHost managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do jobs at HMSHost spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
34% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
34% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at HMSHost?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is a HMSHost job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
42% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
42% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is working at HMSHost good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
Do people at HMSHost feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at HMSHost get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at HMSHost?
Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at HMSHost enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at HMSHost recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at HMSHost?
Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at HMSHost?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think HMSHost’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how HMSHost is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
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$18/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 21 days ago
HMSHost rating
6.2
Based on 113 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
34th of 68 rated caterers
Job description
DESCRIPTION
Summary:
The Wok Cook is responsible for the preparation of all wok-cooked items along with the preparation required in setting up the wok station for the Pei Wei concept for each shift. The Wok Cook supports a team environment and is also 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 additional responsibilities as directed by assigned management. This is a non-exempt position which reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Operations Director, depending upon local requirements.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
REQUIREMENTS
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
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)
Summary:
The Wok Cook is responsible for the preparation of all wok-cooked items along with the preparation required in setting up the wok station for the Pei Wei concept for each shift. The Wok Cook supports a team environment and is also 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 additional responsibilities as directed by assigned management. This is a non-exempt position which reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Operations Director, depending upon local requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing and wok-cooking all specified menu items; works with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards, and displays an attention to detail and food presentation
- Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
- Performs basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
- Operates kitchen equipment (i.e., buffalo chopper, fryers, cleavers, etc.); handles knives and wears a cut glove when doing so regardless of knife size
- Maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness of product
- Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
- Follows excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
- Stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of product; receives, moves and lifts food and beverage products and supplies
- Complies with HMSHost and franchise policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory Agencies
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
- Minimum of 6 months of wok-cooking experience where food is prepared to order (including ability to work two [2] woks simultaneously), preferred; if no previous wok experience, requires a minimum of 9 months of sauté experience in a high volume and high prep casual dining kitchen along with successful completion of wok-training program
- Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
- Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably and professionally with individuals
- Requires the ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm cooking environments
- Must be able to wok-cook, stand and/or walk for period of up to nine [9] hours
- Must have the ability to handle a knife
- Must have exceptional skills in handling all product and specialty ingredients and quality control
- Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques; must be able to read and understand associated recipes, prep lists and pars
- Must have the capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes
- Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 50 lbs.
- Ability to work rotating schedules is a must!
REQUIREMENTS
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
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)
About HMSHost
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HMSHost Leading the Industry HMSHost is recognized by the industry as the leader in travel dining with awards such as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and Best Brand Restaurateur for Shake Shack by Airport Experience News. USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards gave first place honors to both of HMSHost's Whisky River locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recognized HMSHost with the 2020 Inclusion Champion Award, for leadership and achievement in the ongoing inclusion of business and workforce diversity, outreach, and advocacy. The company also creates original award-winning events and campaigns including Airport Restaurant Month, Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest, 1,000 Acts of Kindness, and Eat Well. Travel Further. About HMSHost Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates locations all over North America, and is part of Autogrill Group, the world's leading provider of food & beverage services for people on the move. Our Philosophy We empower our team of diverse associates to succeed. With locations in airports across North America, HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals.
Industry
Traveler accommodation
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Bethesda, MD, US
Year founded
1897