Cold Kitchen Assembly

Dnata; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 401(k)

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental &

Complimentary Daily Meals: Free meals

Job summary

dnata is hiring for a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member responsible for preparing and assembling cold food items for airline passengers. You will follow standardized recipes, portion items, and ensure strict temperature control and hygiene throughout preparation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the culinary team to meet menu requirements, maintain inventory, and deliver high-quality meals on schedule in a cold production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience in food preparation.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to entry procedures, attire, HACCP/GMP, and security requirements.
• Read charts and work orders to assemble or package items.
• Comply with sanitation and food safety policies.
• Portion and garnish foods into serving dishes, inspecting for contamination.
• Return unused items to storage or dispose according to procedures; ensure dating/rotation.
• Retrieve salads, desserts, rolls, and other items; position at workstations for efficient assembly.
• Load completed meal trays into airline carts or containers for transport.
• Work in cold environments (35–40 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to multi-task

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler certification (CA)

Job description

Job Description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the world\’s most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

As a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member for dnata catering, your role is to meticulously prepare and assemble a variety of cold food items for airline passengers. You will be responsible for following standardized recipes and portioning guidelines to ensure consistency and quality in the final products. Your expertise in food handling and hygiene practices will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation throughout the preparation process. This includes proper storage and labeling of ingredients, as well as strict adherence to temperature control protocols. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the culinary team to understand their menu requirements and ensure timely production and delivery of cold food items. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be essential in managing inventory levels, tracking product performance, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. Overall, your role as a cold kitchen assembly team member contributes significantly to the delivery of exceptional food experiences for airline passengers, ensuring that they receive delicious and meticulously prepared cold food items during their flights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all unit-specific entry procedures for buildings and work areas, including proper attire and full compliance with HACCP/GMP personal hygiene standards and security requirements.
• Read and interpret instructional charts, diagrams, and work orders to determine the type and quantity of food items and supplies to be assembled or packaged into trays or containers.
• Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata sanitation and food safety policies and procedures.
• Portion and garnish prepared foods, including meats and vegetables, into individual serving dishes while inspecting items for foreign objects or contamination.
• Properly return unused food items and supplies to designated storage areas or dispose of them according to established procedures, ensuring compliance with product dating and rotation standards.
• Retrieve portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigeration or pantry areas and position them at designated workstations to support efficient meal tray assembly.
• Load completed meal trays into airline carts or containers for transport to aircraft.
• Work regularly in cold environments with temperatures ranging from 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience in food preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexible schedule required, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment

• The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degree)

Notice Regarding Background Checks (State Law Disclosures)

dnata Catering may obtain consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports about applicants or employees for employment purposes, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) and applicable state laws.

• California: Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.), dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report that may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living. You have the right to request a copy of any report obtained.
• New York: In accordance with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the New York Human Rights Law, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and any employment decision based on criminal history will follow required legal standards and notice requirements.
• Massachusetts: Pursuant to the Massachusetts Consumer Reporting Act (M.G.L. c. 93, § 52 et seq.) and the Massachusetts CORI statute (M.G.L. c. 6, § 172), dnata Catering may obtain a consumer report or criminal offender record information for employment purposes, consistent with state law. Applicants may request a copy of any report obtained.
• New Jersey: In accordance with the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11 et seq.) and applicable consumer reporting laws, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and applicants will receive required notices and rights regarding any consumer report obtained.
• Texas: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Texas law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.
• Tennessee: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.