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Specialty Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Mentoring
Professional development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Employee Resource Groups

Job Description

dnata catering U.S. is a premier aviation catering company that focuses on delivering top-quality meals and culinary experiences to airline clients globally. As part of dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers since 1959, the company operates at more than 127 airports across 35 countries and six continents, handling a wide range of aviation logistics, including ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services. dnata is renowned for its exceptional service standards and commitment to ensuring that the aviation industry functions smoothly and efficiently. With a network that supports over 1,900 flights daily and serves more than 300... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of an Associate's Degree three (2) years in (culinary) in culinary field or appropriate continuing education experience and relevant work experience
  • Experience in producing Indian cuisine
  • Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team
  • Formal training in food, safety
  • regulatory compliance a plus
  • HACCP knowledge
  • Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent
  • Ability to deal with a heavy workload
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
  • Flexibility different shifts - night, weekends, holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in producing Indian cuisine
  • Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team
  • Formal training in food, safety
  • regulatory compliance a plus
  • HACCP knowledge
  • Excellent attention to detail and self-organized
  • Ability to deal with a heavy workload
  • Ability to accurately monitor
  • Flexibility different shifts - night, weekends, holidays
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
  • Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks
  • Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Experience in producing high-volume, high-quality food from menus
  • Must have experience with various cooking duties such as grilling, preparing sauces
  • Operating a traditional Indian cooking such items as meat and breads
  • Preparing Indian curries, sauces, and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s)
  • Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, burners/pans, and other cooking equipment
  • Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Indian cuisine including desserts
  • Ensure the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is always maintained
  • Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if required
  • Storing food in temperature-controlled freezers
  • Checking on food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements
  • Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus, must comply with proper food handling policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by unit supervisors

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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