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Pantry/Food Prep

HMSHost at San Jose International Airport

1701 Airport Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95131

Regional Office
Managed By HMSHost
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Compensation: Starting at $19.40 per hour, 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 Pantry / Food Prep is responsible the preparing various food products; ensuring proper food handling procedures are followed; arranging necessary supplies and equipment between storage and work areas; operating a variety of kitchen utensils and/or equipment for food product cooking, serving and storing; receiving and inventorying food and beverage products; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. 

 This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Cook. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Follows recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation 
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cart 
  • Prepares appropriate equipment for cooking 
  • Operates kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, 

    peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food products 

  • Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, 

    storing, rotating and checking temperature of products 

  • Receives and inventories food and beverage product and supplies 
  • Cleans and sanitizes workstation and equipment 

    Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 

  • Requires the ability to lift/push objects weighing over 40 lbs. 
  • Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions 
  • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and 

       policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers 

  • Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

    • Posted February 14, 2026

    About HMSHost at San Jose International Airport

    HMSHost operates Food & Beverage outlets at San Jose International Airport

    About HMSHost

    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 10Best 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. Visit HMSHost.com for more information.

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