Specialty Cook - Indian cuisine

What We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift Our Mission To be the word's most admired air and travel provider Our Core Values We Are Safe We Are Future Thinkers We Play To Win We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team As a Specialty Cook - Indian cuisine at dnata Catering, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our airline clients. With a focus on creating high-quality specialty dishes, your expertise and passion for cooking will shine through every meal you prepare. Collaborating closely with the culinary team, you will be responsible for executing specialized recipes and techniques to meet the unique demands of our clients and their passengers. Your creativity and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring that each dish is visually appealing, flavorful, and meets the highest standards of quality. As a Specialty Cook, you will be responsible for monitoring ingredient levels, ensuring proper storage, and adhering to food safety guidelines at all times. Your commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment will contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of our operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience in producing high-volume, high-quality food from menus. Must have experience with various cooking duties – (grilling, preparing sauces, etc.) Operating a traditional Indian cuisine cooking such items as meat and bread Preparing Indian cuisine curries, sauces, and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s) Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, burners/pans, and other cooking equipment Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional cuisine including desserts. Ensure that the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is always maintained. Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if required Storing food in temperature-controlled freezers Checking food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus, must comply with proper food handling policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management. Education Minimum of an associate degree three (2) years in culinary field or appropriate continuing education experience and relevant work experience. Qualifications Experience in producing Indian cuisine Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire). Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team. Formal training in food, safety; regulatory compliance a plus HACCP knowledge. Excellent attention to detail and self‑organized Ability to deal with heavy workloads. Ability to accurately monitor wastage. Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays). Ability to work with tight deadlines. Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment. Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi‑task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality – consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and security – observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Work environment: The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud. We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata. Background Checks (State Law Disclosures) California: Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.), dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report that may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living. You have the right to request a copy of any report obtained. New York: In accordance with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the New York Human Rights Law, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and any employment decision based on criminal history will follow required legal standards and notice requirements. Massachusetts: Pursuant to the Massachusetts Consumer Reporting Act (M.G.L. c. 93, § 52 et seq.) and the Massachusetts CORI statute (M.G.L. c. 6, § 172), dnata Catering may obtain a consumer report or criminal offender record information for employment purposes, consistent with state law. Applicants may request a copy of any report obtained. New Jersey: In accordance with the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11 et seq.) and applicable consumer reporting laws, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and applicants will receive required notices and rights regarding any consumer report obtained. Texas: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Texas law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained. Tennessee: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dnata