Turkish Cuisine Cook

Turkish Cuisine Cook

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Turkish Cuisine Cook to join our growing New York culinary team!

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Turkish dishes according to established recipes, menus, airline specifications, and DO & CO quality standards.
• Prepare traditional Turkish hot and cold dishes, including appetizers, mezze, soups, rice dishes, vegetables, sauces, marinades, meats, and other menu items.
• Apply professional cooking techniques, including roasting, broiling, braising, sauting, grilling, boiling, and frying.
• Prepare, portion, season, and marinate proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Ensure all products meet established standards for freshness, taste, consistency, presentation, and portioning.
• Follow standardized recipes and accurately measure ingredients.
• Notify the Chef or Sous Chef of product shortages, ingredient discrepancies, or quality concerns.
• Maintain appropriate production timing to ensure meals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor food waste and follow proper portion-control procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and fully stocked cooking stations.
• Properly operate and care for kitchen tools, appliances, and commercial cooking equipment.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Work cooperatively with culinary and production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef, Sous Chef, or management.

Additional Skilled Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, marinades, proteins, and complex dishes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Turkish ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Support the coordination and timing of food production to prevent delays.
• Assist with recipe standardization and production planning.
• Provide guidance and hands-on training to Level I Cooks.
• Help ensure the culinary team follows airline catering standards, recipes, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Professional experience preparing Turkish cuisine required.
• Culinary education or formal culinary training preferred.
• At least one year of professional cooking experience, including experience preparing complex dishes.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish ingredients, seasonings, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes.
• Comfortable working from standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Capable of managing a substantial workload while meeting strict production deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, dependable, organized, and committed to quality.
• Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $22.29 - $28.50 per hour.
• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• A workplace committed to innovation, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.