
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $26.46
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
Free uniforms and uniform laundering
Weekly pay with option to use paycard
Employee Referral Bonuses
company sponsored $10k life insurance
Vacation and sick benefits after pass probation period
Holiday pay after 180 days of employment
Recognition program including company merchandise
401k with up to 3% company match
Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
Employee assistance program
Discounts with T-Mobile
Discount program with wide variety of vendors
Job Description
Gate Gourmet is a leading global provider of airline catering and onboard services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience by delivering high-quality meals and services to airlines and their passengers worldwide. As a recognized name in the airline catering industry, Gate Gourmet operates in multiple countries, supporting airlines with innovative culinary solutions that meet the highest standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic work environment where teamwork, excellence, and respect are paramount. Gate Gourmet’s commitment to workforce diversity and inclusion ensures that all employees are valued and have the opportunity to grow professionally within the organization.
Gate Gourmet is currently seeking motivated and engaged individuals to join their team as cooks. This opportunity offers a competitive starting wage of $26.46 per hour along with a robust benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The employed cook will play a vital role in preparing and cooking various food items according to standardized recipes and airline specifications, ensuring every dish meets the company’s rigorous quality and safety standards. Beyond cooking, the role involves monitoring production efficiency, handling inventory documentation, and maintaining sanitary conditions within the production area.
The cook will assemble equipment according to airline requirements, package and prepare alcoholic beverages, and work closely with hot food leadership to uphold production quality. This position requires a flexible attitude to accommodate varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, and the physical ability to lift and move equipment and supplies frequently. Employees are expected to uphold Gate Gourmet’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability while fostering a respectful and supportive team environment. Whether you have a culinary degree or experience working in high-volume catering facilities, this position offers an exciting chance to contribute to a global brand that makes travel experiences memorable through outstanding food service. Employees benefit from a free on-site cafeteria, weekly pay, uniform services, referral bonuses, vacation and sick leave benefits, and access to optional paid medical and retirement plans. Join Gate Gourmet and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional catering services for the airline industry.
Gate Gourmet is currently seeking motivated and engaged individuals to join their team as cooks. This opportunity offers a competitive starting wage of $26.46 per hour along with a robust benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The employed cook will play a vital role in preparing and cooking various food items according to standardized recipes and airline specifications, ensuring every dish meets the company’s rigorous quality and safety standards. Beyond cooking, the role involves monitoring production efficiency, handling inventory documentation, and maintaining sanitary conditions within the production area.
The cook will assemble equipment according to airline requirements, package and prepare alcoholic beverages, and work closely with hot food leadership to uphold production quality. This position requires a flexible attitude to accommodate varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, and the physical ability to lift and move equipment and supplies frequently. Employees are expected to uphold Gate Gourmet’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability while fostering a respectful and supportive team environment. Whether you have a culinary degree or experience working in high-volume catering facilities, this position offers an exciting chance to contribute to a global brand that makes travel experiences memorable through outstanding food service. Employees benefit from a free on-site cafeteria, weekly pay, uniform services, referral bonuses, vacation and sick leave benefits, and access to optional paid medical and retirement plans. Join Gate Gourmet and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional catering services for the airline industry.
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
- cooking skills
- knife skills
- temperature control
- food safety
- 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)
Job Location
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