Assistant Cook

Gate Gourmet; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal program

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook in preparing and cooking a variety of items according to recipes. This role requires strict food-safety adherence and strong teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or certification preferred, about 2 years of related experience, and experience with recipe conversions and temperature logs. Strong communication and leadership skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.
• 2 years in the related field.
• Recipe conversion experience is required to accommodate daily production needs.
• Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.

Responsibilities

• Prepares fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products for the cook.
• Observes and enforces strict food safety requirements.
• Follow directions and work as a team member.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training and mentoring to subordinates.
• Communicates production progress or concerns to managers.
• Monitors compliance and safety rule adherence at work stations.
• Maintains flow of equipment and food at work stations.
• Assists supervisor or manager in running the shift.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Reading/Writing

Education

Culinary degree or cook certification

Job description

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

Job Summary

An Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in preparing and cooking various food items according to the recipes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products including vegetables and starches for the cook
• Observes and enforces strict requirements with regards to food safety
• Follow directions
• Works as a member of a team
• Additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary
• Provides leadership, coaching, training and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Communicates to higher level manager frequently on production progress or concerns (staffing, shortages, delivery system, etc.)
• Monitors compliance and safety rule adherence at the work stations
• Maintains the flow of equipment and food at work stations
• Assists the Supervisor or Manager in running the shift

Qualifications Education

Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.

Work Experience

2 years in the related field

Recipe Conversion Experience

Recipe conversion experience is required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs.

Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.

Technical Skills

(Certification, Licences and Registration) Not applicable

Job Skills

Leadership skills

Language / Communication Skills

Must be able to read and write to complete required forms

Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements of the Job

• Comply with company policies
• Complete required paperwork
• Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.
• Handle knives and kitchen tools properly.

Work Environment

Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.

Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities.

Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.

Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability.

To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

We communicate and keep each other informed

We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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.