Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Travel opportunities
Job Description
gategroup is a global leader in airline catering and travel-related services, providing exceptional culinary experiences and operational excellence to airline customers worldwide. With a reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, gategroup focuses on enhancing every passenger's journey by delivering delicious meals and outstanding food service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. They emphasize employee development, leadership, and a culture of respect, integrity, passion, and accountability to drive operational success and superior customer satisfaction. As a pioneer in the airline catering industry, gategroup operates numerous production units across the USA and internationally, servicing various airline partners with customized culinary solutions designed to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1-3 years as a chef or sous chef
- At least 7 years as a cook
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to work long hours and physically demanding shifts
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25 percent
- Must be able to lift over 25 pounds
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Willingness to comply with company policies
- Ability to train and develop staff
- Experience with scheduling and labor management
- Strong leadership skills
- Commitment to food quality and safety
Job Qualifications
- Associates degree in culinary arts or culinary arts certification preferred
- Minimum 1-3 years experience as a chef or sous chef
- Minimum 7 years experience as a cook
- Previous supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering preferred
- Experience in in-flight catering or high-volume food service preferred
- Ability to cook meals to detailed specifications
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Experience with labor relations a plus
- Ability to train and provide feedback to employees
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
- Innovative mindset with ability to improve operations
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- 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 for quality and quantity, ensuring items are produced and dated according to specifications and regulatory codes
- Keep attendance records, set up paperwork, organize shifts and assign employees to sections for schedule optimization
- Order raw materials and produce additional meals as needed
- Prepare daily production sheets and assign tasks to employees
- Train and provide recurrent training to employees on proper preparation procedures
- Ensure safety procedures and cleanliness are maintained throughout shifts
- Manage daily production in hot and cold kitchens for quality and consistency
- Ensure compliance with wage hour policies, including rest and meal breaks
- Monitor manpower planning and schedule employees
- Coach, counsel, and prepare corrective actions for employees in compliance with union agreements
- Review employee job titles, cost centers, and pay rates for accuracy
- Complete company required training, including ServSafe
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Foster positive program change and innovation
- Communicate effectively with employees at all levels
- Promote employee retention and reduce turnover
- Manage up to 40 direct reports
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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