General Cook

gategroup; Richmond, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth & advancement

Paid training

Competitive wages

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Free Parking

Subsidized Meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is hiring full-time cooks for the Vancouver International Airport kitchen in Richmond, BC. Roles include 1st, 2nd, or general cooks based on skill, with focus on high-volume preparation and strict safety standards.

Minimum 1 year hotel/restaurant cooking experience and 2+ years Asian/Chinese cuisine experience are required. Training is provided, and benefits are offered, including health, pension, and parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a hotel kitchen/restaurant or high-volume catering environment.
• Minimum 2 years or more of Asian/Chinese cuisine cooking experience.
• Manage your time and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, time sensitive kitchen environment.
• Obtain and maintain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, proper, and efficient preparation of all food items according to the correct menu specifications, recipes, and passenger load requirements.
• Ensure proper use of raw materials to minimize wastage.
• Comply with and practice the company’s Food Safety policy and procedures.
• Assure that the quality standards of the food are maintained at all times.
• Work safely and follow customer guidelines.

Skills

Cooking

Asian/Chinese cuisine

Time management

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree or cooking certification

Red Seal preferred

Tools

Rational Oven

Fryer

Steam kettles

Char Broiler

Flat top stove

Gas range

Job description

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

Rate of Pay: $23.19 - $30.95

Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team include:

• Being part of a leading team in a dynamic global business
• Opportunity for career growth & advancement
• Paid training
• Competitive wages
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Free Parking
• Subsidized Meals
• Employee discounts

We are now hiring full time team members for our Hot & Cold Kitchen as 1st Cooks, 2nd Cooks or General Cooks dependent upon skill level and experience at our flight kitchen located at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia.

A Cook will be required to:

• Responsible for timely, proper, and efficient preparation of all food items according to the correct menu specifications, recipes, and passenger load requirements.
• Ensure the proper use of raw materials in a continuous effort to keep wastage to a minimum.
• Comply with and practice the company’s established Food Safety policy and procedures.
• Assuring that the quality standards of the food is maintained at all times.
• Have basic knowledge, experience, and skills to work with various modern kitchen equipment – Rational Oven, Fryer, Steam Kettles, Char Broiler, Flat top Stove, Gas range etc.
• Work safely at all times, respecting specified rules and regulations while adhering to specific customer guidelines.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a hotel kitchen/restaurant or manufacturing high volume catering environment.
• Minimum 2 years or more of Asian/Chinese cuisine cooking experience.
• Manage your time and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, time sensitive kitchen environment.
• Obtain and maintain, a Transport Canada Security Clearance.

Our Employees Must Be Able to:

• work in a detailed and methodical manner.
• work an assigned schedule which may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• work overtime when required.
• arrive to work on-time.
• pass a criminal background check.
• follow directions and communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• work as a member of a team within their department and work closely with various other departments.
• must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred.
• Red Seal preferred but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extended health care.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.

Work Location: In person

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.