Cook

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, stands as the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Gate Gourmet has proudly served more than 250 carriers across more than 30 countries. The company's expertise lies in combining culinary excellence with the highest standards of food safety and production, delivering nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers worldwide every year. This commitment to quality and innovation makes Gate Gourmet a pivotal player in the airline catering sector. Their extensive reach and dedication to excellence reflect their mission to make air travel more enjoyable and comfortable through exceptional food services.

We are currently seeking motivated and engaged individuals to join our team as Cooks. This role is fundamental in ensuring that all meals prepared meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and taste. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food items following established recipes and standards, while closely monitoring the production process to guarantee consistency and compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a starting wage of $26.46 per hour, along with competitive benefits that provide opportunities to see the world. Working at Gate Gourmet means being part of a team dedicated to improving the travel experience of millions every day.

The Cook’s duties include assembling equipment according to airline specifications and following strict procedures and assembly diagrams. You will be required to package and prepare alcoholic beverages for airline flights, maintain production areas in line with sanitation standards and customer requirements, and accurately document inventory as per company policies. Additionally, you will work closely with other team members and support Hot Food leadership by monitoring production quality and efficiency. This role demands teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions meticulously. Additional duties may also be assigned as necessary by management. This position often requires the handling of various food products like seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables, and involves working in a dynamic environment with exposure to extreme temperature changes and noise. There is a physical aspect as well, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving products, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds regularly during shifts exceeding eight hours.

Gate Gourmet fosters a supportive work environment and offers excellent benefits such as a free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals, free uniforms and laundering, weekly pay with paycard options, employee referral bonuses, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay after 180 days, and an array of optional medical, dental, and vision coverage plans. The company also provides a 401k plan with a company match, membership in the American Airlines Credit Union, employee assistance programs, and discount opportunities with vendors including T-Mobile. Joining Gate Gourmet means becoming part of a company that values safety, quality, teamwork, and employee well-being.