Airline Line Cook Lead: High-Volume Kitchen

Gategroup; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup in Tampa, FL is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen operations, prepare diverse items, and oversee production in a high-volume catering setting for airline service.

You will ensure recipe adherence, food safety, and quality, while coordinating with supervisors and team members. The role requires culinary training and proven experience, including temperature log maintenance and daily production planning.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience cooking in a high-volume institutional catering environment preferred.
• Experience maintaining temperature logs for all prepared items.
• Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate kitchen production needs.
• Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams.
• Package and prepare alcoholic beverages for airline flights.
• Maintain sanitation standards and comply with customer requirements in production areas.
• Document inventory as required.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to monitor production quality and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

High-volume catering

Team collaboration

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or cook certification

Job description

gategroup in Tampa, FL is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen operations, prepare diverse items, and oversee production in a high-volume catering setting for airline service.

You will ensure recipe adherence, food safety, and quality, while coordinating with supervisors and team members. The role requires culinary training and proven experience, including temperature log maintenance and daily production planning.