Catering Cook (JFK) – Airline Kitchen, Free Meals & Benefits

DO & CO group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $22.29 – $28.50 per hour.

Complimentary daily meals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career-development opportunities

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Job summary

DO & CO invites motivated cooks to join our bustling culinary team at New York JFK. You will prepare and plate high-quality hot and cold dishes, following established recipes and quality standards optimized for high-volume service.

We seek candidates with at least 1 year of professional cooking experience and a Culinary Arts degree or formal training preferred. Expect dynamic shifts, comprehensive meals for staff, and opportunities to advance within a global leader in luxury gourmet

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen, airline catering, hospitality, or restaurant environment.
• Culinary Arts degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in environments with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality hot and cold dishes according to established recipes, menus, and DO & CO quality standards.
• Utilize professional cooking techniques including roasting, braising, sautéing, grilling, boiling, and frying.
• Prepare, portion, season, and marinate meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Ensure all dishes meet standards for freshness, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Follow standardized recipes and accurately measure ingredients to maintain consistency.
• Coordinate food preparation activities to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor food waste and manage ingredients to minimize costs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and stocked cooking stations.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations under the Food Safety Management System.
• Report shortages, equipment concerns, or product quality issues to the Chef or management.
• Collaborate with culinary and production teams to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal preparation.
• Assist with recipe improvements and maintain culinary standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to handle deadlines

Education

Culinary Arts degree or formal training

Job description

DO & CO invites motivated cooks to join our bustling culinary team at New York JFK. You will prepare and plate high-quality hot and cold dishes, following established recipes and quality standards optimized for high-volume service.

We seek candidates with at least 1 year of professional cooking experience and a Culinary Arts degree or formal training preferred. Expect dynamic shifts, comprehensive meals for staff, and opportunities to advance within a global leader in luxury gourmet