Cook
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
About the Team
We are Gate Gourmet, part of the gategroup family, dedicated to making everyone's journeys better. Our mission is to create memorable travel and culinary experiences for passengers worldwide. We foster a culture built on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability. We treat each other with respect, communicate openly, and solve problems as a team. We are committed to an environment of accountability where we take responsibility for our actions and strive to make someone's day better every time we work.
About the Role
As a Head Cook, you will be the culinary anchor of our airline catering operations. You are responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to strict recipes while monitoring production as a lead. This role is vital for ensuring that every meal served on board meets our high standards of quality and safety. You will assemble equipment according to airline specifications, package and prepare alcoholic beverages for flights, and ensure production areas remain compliant with sanitation standards and customer requirements.
In this position, you will support Hot Food leadership in monitoring the team's production quality and efficiencies. You will handle a variety of food products, including seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables, while managing temperature logs and converting recipes to accommodate daily production needs. You will work as a collaborative team member, communicating effectively with supervisors and co-workers to deliver excellence.
Work Environment & Culture
Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced. You will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise, and the role requires the physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds frequently. You will stand, bend, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours. We value flexibility; our workforce must adapt to fluctuating schedules during peak seasons to meet production needs and union contract requirements.
We offer a supportive team atmosphere with benefits designed to care for our employees, including free on-site cafeterias with hot and healthy meals, free parking, and free uniforms with laundering. We also provide weekly pay, employee referral bonuses, company-sponsored life insurance, vacation and sick benefits, holiday pay, and a recognition program. Optional benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and access to the American Airlines Credit Union.
Hiring Process
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you are motivated, engaged, and ready to help make travel memories, we invite you to apply. Please note that for California residents, a privacy notice is available via our website. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other categories under applicable law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
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_circleMaintain temperature logs for all food items prepared
- check_circleComplete paperwork and related administrative duties
- check_circleConvert recipes to accommodate daily kitchen production needs
- check_circleMonitor cooks production and support leadership in quality control
- check_circleHandle various food products including seafood, meat, and produce
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.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFree on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy mealscheck_circleFree parkingcheck_circleFree uniforms and uniform launderingcheck_circleEmployee referral bonusesCompany sponsored $10k Life Insurance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Culinary Degree, Cook Certification, Recipe Conversion, Temperature Logs.
Education: Culinary degree or cook certification is preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Cook at gategroup
What does a Cook at gategroup do?expand_more
In this Cook at gategroup role, you 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
gategroup is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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 Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, 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; and Temperature Logs.
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.
About gategroup
gategroup operates as a global leader within the Airlines and Aviation industry, specializing in airline catering, onboard retail, and comprehensive hospitality services. Headquartered in Glattbrugg, Zürich, the company shapes the future of inflight experiences by delivering premium food solutions and intelligent retail programs to millions of travelers daily. The organization partners with major airlines worldwide to ensure seamless culinary moments and enhanced passenger satisfaction at 35,000 feet and beyond.
With a footprint spanning over 200 operating units across more than 60 countries and territories, gategroup maintains the most extensive catering network in the aviation sector. This global presence allows the company to tailor its services to the dynamic needs of modern air travel, leveraging innovation and advanced technology to drive operational excellence. The focus remains on elevating every journey through high-quality service delivery and strategic partnerships with top-tier carriers.
The company's mission centers on enhancing the overall passenger experience by combining gourmet meal options with efficient retail strategies. By maintaining a vast international network and prioritizing customer-centric innovation, gategroup supports the evolving demands of the global aviation market while delivering consistent value to its airline partners and travelers alike.
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