Quality Control Cook

Quality Control Cook

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Quality Control Cook in New York!

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 and cook menu items according to approved recipes, specifications, portion sizes, and production schedules.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality control throughout food preparation, cooking, cooling, holding, and storage.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products for freshness, temperature, appearance, taste, texture, portion accuracy, and overall quality.
• Follow proper food-handling procedures to prevent cross-contamination, allergen exposure, and foodborne illness.
• Monitor and document food temperatures in accordance with HACCP requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, dated, stored, rotated, and handled according to FIFO standards.
• Identify and report any food-quality, safety, or specification concerns to the Sous Chef, manager, and Food Safety and Quality Assurance team.
• Ensure all dishes meet DO & CO's presentation, quality, and food-safety standards before being released for service.
• Monitor product waste, control portions, and accurately report damaged, expired, or nonconforming food items.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized cooking stations, equipment, utensils, and food-storage areas.
• Complete assigned production tasks across multiple stations within established timelines and strict deadlines.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace-safety requirements outlined in the Food Safety Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one to two years of cooking experience, preferably in airline catering, banquet operations, food manufacturing, or another high-volume production environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food quality control, safe food handling, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Familiarity with HACCP principles, FIFO rotation, allergen controls, product labeling, and proper food-storage procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report food-quality or safety concerns, including improper temperatures, expired products, contamination risks, or items that do not meet specifications.
• Knowledge of ingredients, recipes, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, portion control, and cooking times.
• Ability to manage a substantial workload and complete multiple assignments within strict production deadlines.
• Energetic, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently while following the direction of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or assigned supervisor.
• Culinary education or certification in culinary arts, food safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Food Protection Certificate or equivalent food-handler certification is preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

What We Offer:

• Pay rate: $22.29 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

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.