Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,100.00 - $64,900.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
team environment
Job Description
gategroup is a global leader in airline catering and onboard services, dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences to airline customers worldwide. With a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, gategroup operates multiple production units that prepare meals tailored to the diverse preferences and dietary needs of travelers. As a dynamic and people-centric organization, gategroup emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and excellence across its operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The company offers a full-time employment opportunity within a fast-paced environment that demands culinary expertise, operational leadership, and a commitment to food safety and quality standards.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1-3 years experience as Chef or Sous Chef
- Minimum 7 years experience as a cook
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Must have strong leadership skills
- Ability to train employees
- Ability to provide constructive feedback daily
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be physically able to stand, bend, lift over 25 pounds for extended shifts
- Must comply with company policies and procedures
- Must complete all required training including ServSafe
- Comfortable working with all employee levels
- Willingness to travel up to 25 percent
- Must be able to work rotating schedule exceeding 55 hours per week
Job Qualifications
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
- Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Chef or Sous Chef required
- Minimum 7 years experience as a cook required
- Previous supervisory experience in high-volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant, or catering environment preferred
- Experience in in-flight catering or high-volume food service preferred
- Ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
- Strong leadership skills and team management experience
- Experience with labor relations a plus
- Ability to train others effectively
- Excellent time management, organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Innovative mindset with ability to improve operations
- Experience with menu design a plus
- Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Job Duties
- Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements
- Supervise department quality and quantity and ensure compliance with food safety regulations such as FDA, USDA, HAACP
- Maintain employee attendance records, set up paperwork, and assign shift tasks and schedules
- Order raw materials and manage production of extra meals as needed
- Prepare daily production sheets and assign employee tasks based on passenger counts
- Oversee food handling after requisition and train employees on preparation procedures
- Maintain safety and cleanliness standards throughout shifts
- Manage daily production of hot and cold kitchens for quality and consistency
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour policies including rest and meal breaks
- Train and monitor employees to maximize productivity and minimize labor and food costs
- Monitor manpower planning and employee scheduling
- Support employee retention and reduce turnover through coaching and counseling
- Ensure correct employee job titles and pay rates according to union agreements
- Ensure completion of all required training including ServSafe
- Comply with company policies and processes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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