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Food Preparer - $20.00/Hr + Weekly Pay

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.00
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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 $10k life insurance basic and supplemental available as well
Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year
Holiday pay after 1 year
Recognition program including company merchandise
Medical coverage optional employee paid
Dental coverage optional employee paid
Vision coverage optional employee paid
Flexible spending account optional employee paid
Short and long term disability optional employee paid
401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees
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 provider of airline catering and hospitality services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for passengers around the world. With a strong commitment to quality and excellence, Gate Gourmet serves a wide variety of airlines by preparing and delivering delicious, safe, and hygienic meals tailored to airline specifications. The company operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential for meeting the stringent demands of the airline industry. Gate Gourmet values its employees and provides comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative work culture grounded in core values such as integrity, passion, accountability, and excellence.

The Food Preparer role at Gate Gourmet is vital to ensuring that airline passengers receive high-quality meals that meet specific dietary and safety standards. Food Preparers are responsible for assembling, preparing, and packing meals according to detailed airline requirements and assembly diagrams. The role involves working closely with teams to maintain production areas that comply with strict sanitation guidelines and customer expectations. Candidates for this position should be motivated, engaged, and willing to contribute to a positive, efficient work environment. This employment opportunity generally requires flexibility in scheduling, including the possibility of working weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.

As a Food Preparer, the individual will handle various food products such as pork, poultry, meat, and fish while adapting to environmental challenges like cold storage temperatures and noise. Physical demands include frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving products and equipment. The position requires adherence to company policies, including punctuality and completion of administrative tasks. Gate Gourmet offers various employee benefits including free meals, uniforms, parking, referral bonuses, life insurance, and optional medical and retirement plans. The company fosters a culture of respect and teamwork, encouraging employees to communicate effectively, solve problems collaboratively, and uphold the company’s values to deliver excellent service consistently. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to join a reputable company in the airline catering industry with commitment to employee development and operational excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
  • works overtime when required
  • arrives to work on-time
  • complies with company policies
  • completes paperwork and related administrative duties

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • up to one-year experience preferred
  • must be able to read and write to complete required forms
  • communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Job Duties

  • Assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams
  • keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
  • follows directions
  • works as a member of a team
  • additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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