Airport Lounge Food Prep Cook

Amber Green Deli Group, LLC; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amber Green Deli Group, LLC in the Houston airport lounge is seeking a Food Prep Cook to prepare high-quality items from standardized recipes and production plans, while keeping a clean, safe station and working closely with the culinary team.

You will follow recipes, perform batch cooking with scales and portioning tools, and ensure food safety compliance, completing FSQ logs in real time. This role requires airport commute and flexible availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in a food service environment.
• Flexible, open availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and production plans accurately.
• Must commute daily to IAH Airport.

Responsabilités

• Prepare food items according to recipes and production plans.
• Batch cook using scales, scoops and portioning tools.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift and at close.
• Accurately complete FSQ logs in real time.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor waste and assist with waste log tracking for quality and cost control.
• Communicate shortages or quality concerns to leadership.
• Collaborate with prep cooks, helpers and culinary team to meet production needs.
• Keep dish area clean, organized and stocked and store items properly.

Connaissances

Cook experience

Flexible schedule

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Daily commute to IAH

Formation

Food handler certification

Outils

Kitchen scales

Portioning tools

Description du poste

Description

About the Role

As a Food Prep Cook in our airport lounge, you'll prepare high-quality food for guests traveling through the terminal. You'll work from standardized recipes and production plans, keep your station clean and safe, and work closely with the culinary team to keep service running smoothly. Precision, consistency, and attention to food safety are central to this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes and production plans
• Execute batch cooking using proper tools and measurements (scales, scoops, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift and at close
• Accurately complete food safety and quality (FSQ) logs in real time
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations
• Monitor waste and assist with waste log tracking for quality and cost control
• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns to leadership
• Collaborate with Prep Cooks, Helpers, and culinary team members to meet production needs
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and stocked, and put clean items away in their proper places

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a restaurant, hotel, catering, or similar food service environment
• Flexible, open availability. Must be able to work any day of the week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as airport lounge operations run on varied schedules
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices
• Ability to follow recipes and production plans accurately and consistently
• Comfortable using kitchen scales, scoops, portioning tools, and standard kitchen equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to commute daily to IAH Airport

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain airport security clearance and credentials, including a background check
• Food handler certification required