Cook $25.88/Hr + Weekly Pay (Nassau County)

Gate Gourmet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site cafeteria with hot meals

Free parking

Free uniforms and laundering

Weekly pay with paycard

Employee referral bonuses

Life insurance (company sponsored)

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Inwood, NY (Nassau County) is seeking a Head Cook to prepare and cook a variety of food items according to recipes and oversee cooks on duty. The role acts as a lead and ensures quality and consistency across production lines.

The ideal candidate has culinary training and prior experience in high-volume institutional catering, can maintain logs, and collaborates effectively with supervisors and team members to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in high-volume institutional catering preferred.
• Ability to maintain temperature logs for prepared items.
• Recipe conversion experience to fit daily production needs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment per airline specifications and diagrams.
• Package and prepare beverages for airline flights.
• Maintain sanitation standards and comply with customer requirements.
• Document inventory per requirements.
• Monitor production quality and assist leadership to optimize throughput.

Skills

Lead cook

Culinary leadership

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Education

Culinary degree

Cook certification

Job description

PLEASE READ: THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN INWOOD, NASSAU COUNTY 11096 NOT MANHATTAN.

Job Summary

A Head Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and monitors cooks production acting as a lead

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams.
• Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights.
• Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
• Documents inventory in compliance with requirements
• Follows directions.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team's production quality and efficiencies

Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferred
• Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.
• Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs.

Technical Skills

(Certification, Licenses and Registration) Not applicable

Language / Communication Skills

Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Requirements of the Job

• Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.
• Handle knives and kitchen tools properly.
• Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
• Complies with company policies

Work Environment

• Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products
• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shift.
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team

• Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
• Free parking
• Free uniforms and uniform laundering
• Weekly pay with option to use paycard
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well)
• Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year
• Holiday pay after 1 year
• Recognition program including company merchandise
• Optional employee paid benefits include: Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, short and long term disability 401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees
• Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts with T-Mobile Discount program with wide variety of vendors

Union Language

Please keep in mind: Our workforce needs to remain flexible in your shifts and days off, as your schedule may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet production needs, requirements of the industry or to accommodate a shift bid in accordance with the Union contract. Dues and Initiation Fees are taken the first Thursday of the month, after the required probation period.

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.

We work in an exciting industry – fast‑paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force.

We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.