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Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $23.65
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
team environment

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader specializing in airline catering and hospitality services. With a strong presence worldwide, gategroup delivers exceptional food and beverage services tailored to meet the unique needs of airline travel. The company is committed to enhancing passenger experiences by providing quality meals, innovative catering solutions, and exceptional customer service. Employees at gategroup benefit from working in a vibrant and dynamic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect for every individual. The organization prides itself on its core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability, fostering a workplace culture that encourages teamwork, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The Cook position at gategroup plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the airline catering operation. As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to precise recipes while monitoring the production of other cooks, often acting as a lead within the kitchen team. This role involves assembling equipment according to airline specifications, preparing and packaging alcoholic beverages for flights, and ensuring that all production areas comply with stringent sanitation standards and customer requirements. You will also handle inventory documentation and support the Hot Food leadership in maintaining production quality and efficiency. The position demands working collaboratively within a team, following management directions, and executing additional duties as necessary to uphold the high standards expected by gategroup.

This job offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced catering environment that requires attention to detail and commitment to food safety. Candidates should be prepared to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays, and be capable of handling physical demands such as lifting and moving heavy products and equipment. gategroup values employees who demonstrate respect, integrity, and passion in their work and who are accountable for their performance and actions. Joining this team means contributing to memorable travel experiences by delivering quality culinary products that delight customers worldwide.

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
  • able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment and supplies up to fifty pounds frequently
  • regularly stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

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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