Assistant Cook: Lead Prep & Kitchen Ops

gategroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook by preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes for on-board service. You will follow food safety rules, monitor temperatures, help train junior staff, and coordinate with supervisors to keep production flowing during shifts.

This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced aviation catering environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of unit's operational

Education

Culinary degree or cook certification

2 years related work experience

Job description

gategroup in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook by preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes for on-board service. You will follow food safety rules, monitor temperatures, help train junior staff, and coordinate with supervisors to keep production flowing during shifts.

This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced aviation catering environment.