Airline Kitchen Lead Cook - High-Volume Catering

Gategroup; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site cafeteria with hot meals

Free uniforms and laundering

Weekly pay

Employee referral bonuses

Life Insurance (36000)

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen prep and cooking for airline catering, ensuring recipes are followed and production runs smoothly. The role acts as a lead, coordinating cooks and maintaining quality across high-volume shifts.

The position requires culinary training, strong teamwork, and reliable attendance, including weekends and holidays. Employees benefit from the company’s comprehensive perks and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or cook certification is preferred.
• Read, write, and follow food specs and menus.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Will work weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and diagrams.
• Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights.
• Maintains sanitation and compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Documents inventory and logs.
• Follows directions and works as a team member.
• Supports leadership in monitoring production quality and efficiencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or cook certification

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen prep and cooking for airline catering, ensuring recipes are followed and production runs smoothly. The role acts as a lead, coordinating cooks and maintaining quality across high-volume shifts.

The position requires culinary training, strong teamwork, and reliable attendance, including weekends and holidays. Employees benefit from the company’s comprehensive perks and growth opportunities.