Cook- $21.00/Hr. + Weekly Pay

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
Free parking
Free uniforms and uniform laundering
Weekly pay with option to use paycard
Employee Referral Bonuses
company sponsored life insurance
Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year
Holiday pay after 1 year
Recognition program including company merchandise
Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
short and long term disability
401K with company match
Employee assistance program
Discounts with T-Mobile
Discount program with wide variety of vendors

Job Description

Gate Gourmet is a leading provider of airline catering and inflight services, recognized globally for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With a long-standing history of delivering exceptional food and beverage solutions to airlines and travelers worldwide, Gate Gourmet stands as a premier catering company dedicated to enhancing the travel experience. The company operates extensive production facilities that prepare meals and beverages for millions of passengers annually, maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and operational excellence. Known for its vibrant, fast-paced work environment, Gate Gourmet values teamwork, dedication, and professionalism among its employees.

The Cook position at Gate Gourmet plays a vital role within the culinary team, primarily responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to precise recipes while also supporting the lead cook by monitoring production efficiency and quality. This role involves assembling food and beverage components following strict airline specifications and maintaining compliance with sanitation and safety standards. The Cook must ensure all products meet the company’s high standards, documenting inventory and supporting the team in delivering consistent, high-quality service for airline flights. This opportunity is suited for motivated culinary professionals who thrive in a high-volume institutional catering setting and who are passionate about contributing to memorable travel experiences.

As a Cook, you will be working in a dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adaptability. Working with diverse food products including seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables, the role demands both skill and flexibility. The position often involves exposure to changing temperatures and noise levels in the kitchen and requires physical stamina to lift, push, pull, and maneuver product, equipment, and supplies up to fifty pounds frequently during shifts. Additionally, the Cook supports Hot Food leadership in ensuring the team maintains production quality and efficiency.

Gate Gourmet offers a supportive and engaging workplace culture that recognizes and rewards employees for their dedication and performance. The company values excellence, integrity, passion, and accountability, fostering an environment where all team members are respected, communicated with openly, and encouraged to collaborate. This role provides an excellent opportunity for cooks who want to grow their culinary skills within a reputable and stable industry leader. Employee development and well-being are core components of the Gate Gourmet experience, and joining the team means becoming part of an organization committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity employment.

If you are passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to enhancing travelers’ journeys through quality food service, this position offers a meaningful career with competitive benefits, including free meals, uniforms, health and retirement plans, and more. Gate Gourmet’s continuous hiring process ensures there are opportunities available for those ready to join a vibrant culinary team and make an impact every day.

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
  • completes paperwork and related administrative duties
  • complies 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
  • read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
  • communicate effectively 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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