Cook - $21.00/hr

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities

Job Description

gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and onboard services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience by delivering high-quality food and beverage options to passengers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, gategroup operates a diverse range of services that support airlines in creating memorable journeys for travelers. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to excel, embodying core values such as excellence, integrity, passion, and accountability. As a major player in the airline catering industry, gategroup emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities across all roles and locations. They are committed to continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards in food safety, quality, and service.

The Head Cook position at gategroup is an integral role responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to specified recipes while ensuring adherence to sanitation and customer standards. This leadership role not only involves frontline cooking activities but also monitoring and guiding the production team to maintain quality and efficiency. The Head Cook must be skilled in assembling equipment based on airline specifications and preparing alcoholic beverage packages for flights, all while documenting inventory meticulously to comply with company policies. Diligence in following directions, team collaboration, and supporting leadership in overseeing production are essential elements of this role. Candidates will be expected to manage a fast-paced, high-volume institutional catering environment that often involves challenging conditions such as extreme temperatures, noise, and physical demands like lifting heavy items. The ability to handle a variety of food products, maintain accurate temperature logs, and convert recipes to meet daily production needs is crucial. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making travel culinary experiences exceptional for passengers. Applicants should be prepared to work variable schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary, with a strong emphasis on punctuality and compliance with administrative tasks. Joining gategroup as a Head Cook means contributing to a company that values integrity and accountability, where employees work together to solve problems and deliver excellence consistently. This is a position suited for motivated individuals seeking career growth within the airline catering industry and looking to be part of a supportive and professional workforce that prioritizes respect and communication.

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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