Cook

Flying Food Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Job summary

Flying Food Group in Inglewood, California, is seeking a dedicated individual for their Hot Kitchen department. The role primarily involves preparing food for airline service while adhering to HACCP procedures and maintaining sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of food preparation, good communication skills, and relevant experience or a college degree. This full-time position requires flexibility with hours, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must have good attendance record and punctuality.
• Must be able to stand and move around most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of food for airline service.
• Following recipes & providing correct proportions.
• Maintaining food inventory/orders.
• Completing prep work as directed by management.
• Using all cooking equipment properly & safely.
• Following sanitation procedures to keep kitchen area clean.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation and HACCP procedures

Good communication skills

Basic math skills for measuring and weighing

Education

College degree or relevant experience

Job description

Department: Hot Kitchen

Location: LAI

Reports To: Executive Chef

Hourly Rate: $22.50

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Preparing a variety of food for airline service.
• Follow recipes & provide correct proportions
• Maintain food inventory/orders
• Complete prep work as directed by management
• Use all cooking equipment properly & safely
• Follow FFG sanitation procedures to keep kitchen area & equipment clean
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, hygiene & food handling procedures
• Report safety hazards & accidents to management immediately
• Wash, peel, and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking
• Weigh or measure ingredients
• Keep records of quantities of food used HACCP cook log 3+4
• Cut, slice, and/or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking
• Store and date food in designated containers and storage areas following HACCP procedures
• Perform all related and miscellaneous duties as directed by management.

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and HACCP procedures
• Good communication skills
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must have good attendance record and punctuality.
• Must be able to stand and move around most of the day
• Ability to accurately use units of measurement and basic addition and subtraction for measuring and weighing food
• College degree or relevant experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds regularly, also required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position in a 24/7/365 work environment.

Flexibility with weekdays, evenings and weekend required.