We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make
everyone's journeys better.
A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing
specialty food and menus to specifications
Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain
Airport SIDA Badge.
Must have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
- Wash's, 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
Qualifications
Education:
- Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.
Work Experience:
- Expertise in specialty cuisine
- Must have five (5) years of experience in cooking specialty
cuisine
- Experience in quantity and quality food preparation and kitchen
maintenance
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and
Registration)
Language / Communication Skills:
- Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu
guidelines
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
Requirements of the Job:
- 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
- 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
- Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain
Airport SIDA Badge.
- Must have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)
Work Environment
- Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
- Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and
related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service
equipment and facilities.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment
and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during
shifts of 8+ hours.
Additional benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team:
- Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
- Free parking
- Free uniforms and uniform laundering
- Weekly pay with option to use pay card
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental
available as well)
- Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year
- Holiday pay after 1 year
- Recognition program including company merchandise
- Optional employee paid benefits include:
- Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account-,
short- and long-term disability
- 401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and
employees
- Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts with T-Mobile
- Discount program with wide variety of vendors
Union language:
Please keep in mind: Our workforce needs to remain flexible in
your shifts and days off, as your schedule may fluctuate during
peak seasons to meet production needs, requirements of the industry
or to accommodate a shift bid in accordance with the Union
contract.
Dues and Initiation Fees are taken the first Thursday of the
month, after the required probation period.
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the
Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of
Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate
these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
- We treat each other with respect and we act with
integrity
- We communicate and keep each other informed
- We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver
excellence as a team
- We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the
little details
- We foster an environment of accountability , take
responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
- We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do
it
- We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to
make someone's day better
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to
this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management
reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign
other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status
or other category under applicable law.
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We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing
basis.
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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and
culinary memories, join us!
