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Gate Gourmet

Specialty Cook - $23/hour

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
team environment
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader in airline catering and onboard services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for passengers worldwide. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, gategroup delivers high-quality specialty cuisine and catering solutions that meet the diverse needs of airlines and their customers. The company operates numerous catering facilities across the globe, employing thousands of professionals who contribute to making every journey memorable and enjoyable. As an industry pioneer, gategroup emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and continuous improvement to ensure exceptional service and culinary standards in a fast-paced environment.

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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 the operation thereof
  • 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
  • able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies up to fifty pounds
  • willing to work in a high noise and extreme temperature environment
  • able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

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 skills 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
  • prepares vegetables, fruits, salads, and foods for cooking
  • must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
  • follows directions
  • works as a member of a team
  • additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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