Culinary - Cafeteria Cook

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 have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)

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
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work under direct supervision and cooperate with other staff personnel
• Ability to assist in the preparation of various foods
• Must have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)

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.

Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals

• Weekly pay with option to use pay card
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well)
• Holiday pay after 1 year
• Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account-, short- and long-term disability
• Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

* Union language:

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.

We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better

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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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!