Cook - EWR

OTG Management; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Healthcare

401(k) match

Job summary

OTG Management is seeking a Cook at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role requires precise temperature, portioning, and plating, while upholding sanitation standards.

OTG leaders support skill development and career progression within a dynamic kitchen environment. The position focuses on teamwork across stations, training new staff, and delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume or full-service environment.
• Experience working in multiple stations (meat, fish, pizza, pasta, garde manger, etc.).
• Must obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for respective stations with proper prep, portions, and accessibility for service.
• Follow OTG specifications and directions to control quality of all food items.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment per health guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (knives, stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Ensure uniforms and personal appearance meet OTG standards.
• Support team and train new kitchen staff on procedures and safety.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries and feedback to maintain satisfaction.
• Engage in continuous learning to enhance culinary skills and team performance.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

High-volume kitchen

Team collaboration

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Join OTG as a Cook at EWR and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, healthcare, and a competitive 401k match.

About OTG

OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 11 airports and a workforce of over 4,500 crew members, OTG serves millions of travelers each year.

Why OTG?

By joining our team, you will discover endless opportunities to explore, learn, and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, and we offer our crew members some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry.

Position Summary

A Cook at OTG is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience. This role requires the ability to consistently prepare food to precise temperature, portion, and plating standards, while working with urgency and upholding strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols. OTG leaders work closely with cooks to ensure clarity around expectations and goals, while actively supporting skill development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for respective stations, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, portioned, and accessible for smooth service.
• Follow and adhere to OTG specifications and restaurant directions, controlling the quality of all food items prepared and served.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate all kitchen equipment efficiently and safely, including knives, stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, and kettles.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, reflecting the standards of OTG.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on guest satisfaction.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff in procedures, safety protocols, and food preparation techniques.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, notifying management of any shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries and feedback during service, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Engage in continuous learning and development of culinary skills to enhance personal and team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service or multi-unit environment preferred.
• Experience working in a variety of stations; meat, fish, pizza, pasta, garde manger, etc.
• Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired, offered by OTG.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, safety, and sanitation.
• Able to lift 35 lbs. or more.

Compensation may differ based on a variety of job-related factors that are specific to each candidate. These factors encompass, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, professional experience, education/training, organizational needs, and market dynamics. Our company is dedicated to offering a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation package that truly reflects the value each individual contributes to the organization.

OTG Concessions Management, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal-employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.