First Cook

Gategroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated 1st Cook to join their team. In this role, you'll prepare and cook a variety of food items while adhering to strict airline specifications and food safety standards. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your culinary skills will make a difference in travelers' experiences. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality meals. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Employee meals

Shift premiums

Free Parking

Lifeworks (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid training

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and airline menu specifications.
• Must adhere to food safety and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various food items according to recipes.
• Follow food safety policies and procedures consistently.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem resolution skills

Team leadership

Understanding others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

* Perks at Work*

Why come work for us….

• Benefits after 1 year for part time and 6 months for full time including health benefits, pension, & life insurance
• Employee meals
• Shift premiums
• Free Parking
• Lifeworks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid training

Discover the Difference You Can Make at Gate Gourmet

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.

A 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and airline menu specifications. The 1st cook must follow consistently all the food safety, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing principles in line with Gate Gourmet Food Safety policies and procedures.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Read, write and follow directions and airline specifications

Our Employees Must Be Able to:

• Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Follow written specifications directions
• Good communication skills reading/writing
• Complete paperwork
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as a member of a team

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Environmental Requirements:

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

• Thinking: Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging: Understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring: Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving: Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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