COOK II

Flying-Food-Group-; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Flying Food Group is seeking a Cook II to prepare, cook and handle food items in strict HACCP-compliant manner for high-volume airline catering operations. You will follow company recipes, train staff when needed, and ensure safe, accurate portioning and labeling in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 1–3 years of production experience, strong teamwork, and reliable attendance. It is a full-time, on-site position with mandatory flexibility for shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1–3 years experience in food production.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation procedures.
• Able to read English recipes and batch sheets.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic math for portioning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and airline specs.
• Perform prep work as directed by supervisors.
• Wash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients.
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
• Operate cooking equipment safely.
• Store and label items following FIFO and HACCP.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and temperature logs.
• Follow sanitation and hygiene protocols.
• Keep records of ingredients used.
• Report safety hazards or issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Math for portions

Punctuality

Job description

Job Description

The Cook II is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and handling of food items in strict compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines, company recipes, and safety standards. This role supports high-volume production and may assist in training and guiding kitchen staff.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and cook food products according to Flying Food Group (FFG) standardized recipes and airline specifications, using correct ingredients and proportions.
• Complete prep work as assigned by supervisors or senior cooks.
• Wash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients such as meats, vegetables, poultry, and seafood.
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately using standard units of measurement.
• Operate cooking equipment (e.g., ovens, kettles, slicers) properly and safely.
• Store and label food items correctly in designated areas following FIFO and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP guidelines and ensure temperature logs and food safety practices are followed at all times.
• Follow strict sanitation and hygiene protocols to keep work areas, utensils, and equipment clean.
• Keep accurate records of ingredients and quantities used during production.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or accidents to management immediately.
• Perform other related and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in food production, preferably in airline catering or food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow detailed recipes and batch sheets in English.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools and perform basic math for portioning and recipe preparation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has non-supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in indoor environment. This role routinely uses different equipment and tools depending on the tasks. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

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 stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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

Flexibility with weekdays, evenings and weekend required.

Travel

0%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

BenefitsFlying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance