First Cook

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.Compensation & Competitive benefits that let you see the world:1. Starting rate:$22.00/hrJob Summary:A Head Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and monitors cooks production acting as a leadMain Duties and Responsibilities:Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams.Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights.Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirementsDocuments inventory in compliance with requirementsFollows directions.Works as a member of a team.Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team's production quality and efficienciesAdditional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by managementQualificationsEducation:Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferredWork Experience:At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferredExperience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs.Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)Not applicableLanguage / Communication Skills:Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelinesCommunicate effectively with supervisors and co-workersRequirements of the Job:Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.Handle knives and kitchen tools properly. Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidaysWork overtime when requiredArrive to work on-timeCompletes paperwork and related administrative dutiesComplies with company policiesBenefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team:Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy mealsFree uniforms and uniform launderingWeekly payEmployee referral bonusesCompany sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well)Vacation and sick benefits after 1 yearHoliday pay after 1 yearRecognition program including company merchandiseOptional employee paid benefits include:Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, short and long term disability401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employeesEmployee Assistance ProgramWork Environment Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish productsWill be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shift.Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees 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 integrityWe communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a teamWe have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day betterThe 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.For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: anticipate that this job will close on:12/31/2026Please click here to view our North America Applicant Privacy Notice.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinarymemories, join us!