
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $32.15
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Work-life balance
Job Description
gategroup is a leading global provider of passenger services and catering to the airline industry. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, gategroup delivers high-quality culinary experiences and exceptional service to airlines and their passengers worldwide. The company emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and passion in its workforce, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to the company's success. Known for its dedication to culinary excellence, gategroup continuously adapts to the evolving needs of the airline catering sector, ensuring that travel experiences are enhanced through exceptional food and hospitality.
The Specialty Cook role at gategroup is a key position responsible for preparing and producing specialty cuisine in accordance with specific airline menu specifications and recipes. This role demands a motivated and engaged individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for culinary arts, especially in specialty food preparation. A Specialty Cook at gategroup handles the entire process from interpreting specialty cuisine recipes, converting them accurately, to producing large quantities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. In addition to culinary skills, the role requires strong organizational abilities, impeccable attention to detail, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team. The position involves regular exposure to varying temperatures and noise, and physical activities such as lifting equipment and food supplies up to 50 pounds. Successful candidates will exemplify gategroup's core values including excellence, integrity, passion, and accountability, ensuring that every dish contributes meaningfully to passenger satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on making travel and culinary memories for people worldwide.
The Specialty Cook role at gategroup is a key position responsible for preparing and producing specialty cuisine in accordance with specific airline menu specifications and recipes. This role demands a motivated and engaged individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for culinary arts, especially in specialty food preparation. A Specialty Cook at gategroup handles the entire process from interpreting specialty cuisine recipes, converting them accurately, to producing large quantities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. In addition to culinary skills, the role requires strong organizational abilities, impeccable attention to detail, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team. The position involves regular exposure to varying temperatures and noise, and physical activities such as lifting equipment and food supplies up to 50 pounds. Successful candidates will exemplify gategroup's core values including excellence, integrity, passion, and accountability, ensuring that every dish contributes meaningfully to passenger satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on making travel and culinary memories for people worldwide.
Job Requirements
- Complies with company policies
- Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
- Knowledge of sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage
- Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking and serving food
- Knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment and their operation
- Must be skilled with knives
- Ability to work under direct supervision and cooperate with other staff personnel
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to assist in the preparation of various foods
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
- Expertise in specialty cuisine
- Must have five years of experience in cooking specialty cuisine
- Experience in quantity and quality food preparation and kitchen maintenance
- Ability to read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
- Effective communication with supervisors and co-workers
Job Duties
- Prepares all specialty cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes
- Uses specialty cuisine cooking equipment, techniques and plate presentation
- Converts recipes from specialty cuisine language back into English for specialty cuisine
- Produces classical food items from specifications laid out by airline for specialty cuisine
- Converts specialty cuisine recipes into large quantities for production
- Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
- Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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