Flight Kitchen Assistant

Gategroup; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of catering services as a Part-time General Kitchen Helper at Ottawa International Airport. You'll be responsible for assembling meals, working in a cold environment, and ensuring high standards of food safety. Enjoy perks like subsidized meals and flight benefits while being part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Subsidized Meals

Medical and Dental Benefits

Airline Flight Benefits

Corporate Discounts

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a COLD environment.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assemble airline meals containing food and food-related items.
• Lift or carry objects, perform repetitive motions.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Job description

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

Job Description

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.

We are now hiring for the position of Part-time (Permanent) General Kitchen Helpers to work in our flight kitchen located on the grounds of Ottawa International Airport. This position is represented by a labor union and is covered by collective bargaining agreements.

*Owning your own car is highly recommended due to limited bus schedules.

*Must be available to work holidays/weekends - Friday, Saturday, Sunday* (24hr operation)

*Must be able to work in a COLD environment*

Job Summary

• Assemble airline meals containing food and food-related items
• Create “trays” based on a predetermined standard
• Peel, chop, cut, and slice food items including meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and other food items
• Arrange food for serving
• Package food or supplies
• Lift or carry objects, perform repetitive motions, or work in cold storage areas
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to organizational standards
• Manually load various confectionery items (including alcohol) for passenger dispersal during inflight service

Perks at Work Program

Includes subsidized meals, benefits (medical and dental) after probation as per CBA, airline flight benefits, corporate discounts (GoodLife Fitness, TELUS Mobility, Bell Mobility), free parking, and access to an employee assistance program.

Job Requirements

• Work assigned schedules, which may include multiple shifts (days/afternoons/nights), weekends, and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive on time
• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as part of a team

Environmental Requirements

• Expose to temperature changes and noise
• Subject to cold temperatures (from +10°C to at or below 0°C)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds
• Stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

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