Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.00 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and hospitality services, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary and service experiences to travelers worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, gategroup operates in numerous countries, offering a diverse range of food and beverage solutions tailored to meet the needs of airlines and their passengers. The company prides itself on its dedication to excellence and its dynamic work environment that fosters growth, teamwork, and a passion for culinary arts.
As a Head Cook at gategroup, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and production within the airline catering sector. This position demands a motivated and engaged individual who is capable of leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements. Your leadership will support the Hot Food team by monitoring production quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend culinary expertise with operational leadership in a setting that directly contributes to enhancing the travel experience of millions of passengers. Your contributions will impact not only the quality of food served but also the overall satisfaction of airline customers worldwide.
The Head Cook is expected to handle diverse food products, master recipe conversions, and maintain meticulous documentation including temperature logs and inventory records. This role requires collaboration with peers and supervisors, following directions carefully while also taking initiative to solve problems and ensure timely and efficient production outputs. Working at gategroup means embodying the company’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability, fostering a positive team culture and demonstrating responsibility in all tasks. The position typically entails working varied schedules including weekends and holidays, with the possibility of overtime when necessary. Physical demands are part of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or moving intermittently for extended shifts. Candidates who thrive in a dynamic, quality-focused environment and are passionate about culinary arts and customer service will find this role both challenging and rewarding.
As a Head Cook at gategroup, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and production within the airline catering sector. This position demands a motivated and engaged individual who is capable of leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements. Your leadership will support the Hot Food team by monitoring production quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend culinary expertise with operational leadership in a setting that directly contributes to enhancing the travel experience of millions of passengers. Your contributions will impact not only the quality of food served but also the overall satisfaction of airline customers worldwide.
The Head Cook is expected to handle diverse food products, master recipe conversions, and maintain meticulous documentation including temperature logs and inventory records. This role requires collaboration with peers and supervisors, following directions carefully while also taking initiative to solve problems and ensure timely and efficient production outputs. Working at gategroup means embodying the company’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability, fostering a positive team culture and demonstrating responsibility in all tasks. The position typically entails working varied schedules including weekends and holidays, with the possibility of overtime when necessary. Physical demands are part of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or moving intermittently for extended shifts. Candidates who thrive in a dynamic, quality-focused environment and are passionate about culinary arts and customer service will find this role both challenging and rewarding.
Job Requirements
- Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables
- Handle knives and kitchen tools properly
- Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
- Work overtime when required
- Arrive to work on-time
- Complete paperwork and related administrative duties
- Comply with company policies
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
- At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferred
- Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared
- Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen's daily production needs
- Ability to read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
- Effective communication skills with supervisors and co-workers
Job Duties
- Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams
- Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights
- Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
- Documents inventory in compliance with requirements
- Follows directions
- Works as a member of a team
- Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team’s production quality and efficiencies
- Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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