Cook I

OTG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OTG as a Cook I at JFK Airport, where you'll deliver outstanding hospitality by preparing food with precision and maintaining a clean work environment. Bring your culinary skills, teamwork, and flexibility to a dynamic role in a fast-paced airport setting. OTG offers competitive benefits and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

PTO

Healthcare

401k match

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Must successfully obtain ServSafe Certification within 30 days.
• Must be fully conversational in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the correct temperature and portion sizing.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.
• Support the BOH by prepping ingredients.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Food preparation

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING:

Join OTG as a Cook I now at JFK Airport 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.

WHAT IS OTG?

OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 1 1 airports, OTG , and its 4 ,000+ Crewmembers, serve millions of travelers each year.

WHY OTG?

By joining our team, you’ll 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, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry.

We transform airport experiences. You drive it.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary:

The Cook I at JFK Airport is responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience. The ability to prepare food to the correct temperature, portion , and plating specifications while maintaining a clean and sanitized area, is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• An OTG Cook I will work in OTG’s prep kitchens and/or on the line of one of OTG’s fast-casual concepts

• Support the BOH by prepping many of the ingredients for the BOH lines

• Prepare food to the correct temperature each time, portion sizing and plating with identical contents and appearance for consistent presentation according to OTG specifications

• Responsible for controlling the quality of all food items prepared to OTG specifications and restaurant directions

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment

• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.)

• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of guest satisfaction

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be fully conversational in English

• 1 to 2 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced restaurant ( demonstrating entry-level cooking skills: prepping , grilling, frying, etc.)

• Must successfully obtain ServSafe Certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired

• Knowledge of cooking procedures, safety, and sanitation

• Able to lift 35 lbs. or more

• Supporting other cooks and working in a team environment

• Must be mobile and able to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and crouch

• Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and bad weather conditions--must be flexible

• Pay Rate $19.75 hourly

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.