Cook
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3503, Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41018, United States
About the Team
We are a team dedicated to making everyone's journeys better. At gategroup, we create culinary memories for travelers, ensuring that every flight is enhanced by exceptional food and service. Our culture is built on four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability. We treat each other with respect, communicate openly, and solve problems as a team. We foster an environment where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, learns from mistakes, and strives to make someone's day better.
About the Role
The Head Cook serves as a vital leader in our airline catering operations, responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to precise recipes. This role goes beyond cooking; you will act as a lead, monitoring production quality and efficiencies while supporting Hot Food leadership. You will assemble equipment according to airline specifications, package and prepare alcoholic beverages for flights, and ensure all production areas remain compliant with strict sanitation standards and customer requirements.
In this position, you will handle a variety of food products including seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. You will be exposed to the dynamic environment of an airline kitchen, which includes extreme temperature changes and noise. The role requires physical stamina to lift, push, pull, and move products and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently, as well as the ability to work varying schedules that may include weekends and holidays.
Join Us
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, we invite you to join us. We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3503, Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41018, United States
Erlanger, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare and cook various food items according to recipes
- check_circleAssemble equipment according to airline specifications and diagrams
- check_circlePackage and prepare alcoholic beverages for airline flights
- check_circleMaintain production areas in compliance with sanitation standards
- check_circleDocument inventory in compliance with company requirements
- check_circleComplete paperwork and related administrative duties
- check_circleHandle various food products and kitchen tools safely
- check_circleMonitor cooks production and support leadership in quality assurance
Requirements
- verifiedCulinary degree and/or cook certification preferred
- verifiedAt least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment
- verifiedExperience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared
- verifiedRecipe conversion experience required
Nice to Have
Culinary degree and/or cook certification. Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.
Similar Job Opportunities
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Culinary Degree, Cook Certification, Recipe Conversion, Temperature Logs, Food Specifications, Menu Guidelines.
Education: Culinary degree or cook certification is preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Cook at gategroup
What does a Cook at gategroup do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Cook at gategroup will prepare and cook various food items according to recipes; assemble equipment according to airline specifications and diagrams; package and prepare alcoholic beverages for airline flights; and maintain production areas in compliance with sanitation standards.
What are the requirements for this Cook role?expand_more
To qualify for the Cook at gategroup position, applicants should have: Culinary degree and/or cook certification preferred; At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment; Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared; and Recipe conversion experience required.
Where is the Cook role at gategroup located?expand_more
Cook at gategroup is based in 3503, Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41018, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Cook job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
gategroup has listed this Cook role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Cook role?expand_more
Cook at gategroup typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Cook role at gategroup?expand_more
Key skills for Cook at gategroup include Culinary Degree; Cook Certification; Recipe Conversion; Temperature Logs; Food Specifications; and Menu Guidelines.
What education is required for Cook at gategroup?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Culinary degree or cook certification is preferred.
What category does the Cook role belong to?expand_more
Cook at gategroup is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.