Airport Lounge Cook

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training & advancement

Benefits including PTO, medical, dent,

Shift meals / allowances

Uniforms & safety shoes

Transit support

Job summary

SodexoMagic is hiring an Airport Lounge Cook for the DELTA SKY CLUB at JFK. You will prepare nutritious dishes, focus on customer service, and contribute to a welcoming lounge experience for travelers. This full-time role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to varied shifts.

Base pay is $25–$26 per hour; benefits and shift details provided during interview. Join a passionate culinary team dedicated to quality and guest satisfaction in a high-profile airport setting.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and adaptable with reliable work habits.
• Customer service mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced food-service environment.
• Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team and support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and events.
• Read and follow recipes and product directions for multiple food items.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte station or grill.
• Attend scheduled shifts on time.
• Perform other duties as needed per client requirements.

Skills

Team player

Adaptable

Reliable

Customer service

Job description

Airport Lounge Cook

Location

DELTA SKY CLUB - JFK - 49864009

Workdays/shifts

Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type

Full-time

Pay Range

$25 - $26

Working with SodexoMagic is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Airport Lounge Cook at SodexoMagic, you are also a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 2 years of previous related experience is beneficial.

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What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to SodexoMagic’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Overall, SodexoMagic strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about SodexoMagic’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.