Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Travel opportunities
Job Description
Gate Gourmet, a division of gategroup, is a leading provider of airline catering and hospitality services. With a global footprint, this company specializes in designing and preparing high-quality meals tailored for airline passengers, ensuring that every journey becomes a memorable culinary experience. Gate Gourmet operates within a fast-paced, high-volume environment that demands innovation, attention to detail, and operational excellence in food production and service delivery. Their commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction makes them a preferred partner for many airline customers worldwide. This is a full-time position based in the USA with up to 25% travel required, and it... Show More
Job Requirements
- associates degree in culinary arts or culinary certification preferred
- minimum 1-3 years experience as chef or sous chef required
- minimum 7 years experience as cook required
- previous supervisory experience preferred
- ability to work in fast paced environment
- strong leadership skills
- ability to manage team
- ability to train others
- excellent communication skills
- must be able to lift over 25 pounds
- ability to stand for long periods
- ability to work rotating schedule over 55 hours per week
- compliance with all company policies and procedures
- completion of all required training including ServSafe
- authorized to work in the USA
Job Qualifications
- associates degree in culinary arts or culinary certification preferred
- minimum 1-3 years experience as chef or sous chef required
- minimum 7 years experience as cook required
- previous supervisory experience in high volume food production or catering preferred
- in-flight catering or high volume food service experience preferred
- ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
- ability to work in fast paced deadline driven environment
- strong and effective leadership skills
- ability to manage a team
- labor relations experience a plus
- ability to drive positive program change
- ability to train others
- ability to give negative and positive feedback
- excellent time management skills
- strong organizational analytical communication and leadership skills
- innovative with ability to improve operations
- experience with menu design a plus
- basic computer skills required
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- bilingual in Spanish a plus
Job Duties
- assist executive sous chef or executive chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers
- provide culinary expertise and leadership
- promote quality food services and ensure food safety and sanitation requirements are followed
- drive food production with assistance of food supervisors
- ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements
- supervise department for quality and quantity
- ensure items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system
- keep account of attendance and assign employees to shifts
- order raw materials and produce extra meals as needed
- prepare daily production sheets and assign tasks
- train employees on proper procedures
- maintain cleanliness and ensure safety procedures are followed
- manage daily production for quality and consistency
- ensure compliance with wage and hour policy
- train and monitor employees for productivity and cost control
- schedule employees and plan manpower
- coach, counsel and prepare corrective actions
- review employee cost centers and job titles
- ensure correct pay rates
- complete required training including ServSafe
- comply with company policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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