Cook

Tailwind Concessions; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee referral program

401k with company matching

Health, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Tailwind Concessions is seeking a part-time Cook in Charlottesville, VA to prepare and cook a variety of dishes in a fast-paced airport kitchen. You will ensure high quality meals while maintaining safety standards and customer service excellence.

The role offers paid training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, restocking supplies, and upholding health and safety guidelines to deliver a

Qualifications

• Ability to pass background check for airport badge.
• Reliable transportation to job site.
• Paid training offered by employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to standard recipes and presentation.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and maintain safe cooking temperatures.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate fryer and flat top grill.
• Prep ingredients and restock inventory as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Interact with customers in a positive and upbeat manner.

Skills

Quality adherence

Food safety

Team player

Stamina

Job description

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Cook

Part Time Charlottesville, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2117

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Annually

About Tailwind Hospitality

Tailwind Hospitality, Inc. is a full-service airport concessionaire headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 2004, Tailwind specializes in developing, managing, and operating custom food, beverage, and retail concepts across airports and transit hubs nationwide.

About the Role:

If you are passionate about food and friendly service, then join the Tailwind team! We are searching for an enthusiastic Cook to provide delicious meals and excellent customer service for an amazing guest experience and bring a fun, inviting atmosphere to all travelers. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, ensuring that they are of high quality and meet our customers' expectations. Your attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will be crucial to your success in this role.

Tailwind encourages Veterans and Military family members to apply!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Short order
• Operating the fryer
• Flat top grill
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Follow all health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment
• Prep ingredients to be used in cooking
• Restock and replenish product and inventory supplies
• Interact with customers in a positive and upbeat manner

Qualifications/Skills:

• Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
• Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders, recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background check to receive airport badge
• Must have reliable transportation
• Paid training
• Employee referral program
• 401k with company matching
• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full-time employees

Our Mission & Philosophy

Tailwind brings warm hospitality to its restaurants with comfortable designs offering a variety of seating options and menus – featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our menus include gluten free, vegetarian, and low-calorie options, as well as many local favorites.

We understand travelers have varying needs, whether craving a full-service restaurant experience at the start of their journey or just wanting a quick, on the run bite before boarding a flight. With our wide variety of offerings, we ensure all our customers’ needs are met.

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.