Cook - pm shift

Newrest; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch every day

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life insurance paid by the company

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Newrest is seeking a Cook to join our in-flight catering team. You will prepare and present high-quality meals, follow chef guides, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, teamwork, and adherence to recipes, with opportunities for advancement from within the organization. Responsibilities include cooking a variety of dishes, managing prep lists, and supporting the kitchen to ensure timely service while

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience cooking in a restaurant or catering business.
• Experience with halal, Indian, or eastern cuisines is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of HACCP is a plus (training provided otherwise).

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, fish, pasta, side dishes, and garnishes following recipes.
• Follow prep lists and kitchen duties as directed by chefs.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Prepare sauces and dressings to standard.
• Maintain production records and ensure equipment is operable.
• Coordinate with other departments and maintain proper portion control.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Assist with post-production setup and service readiness.

Skills

Cooking experience

English proficiency

HACCP knowledge

Shift flexibility

Job description

Ready to embark on an exciting culinary journey? Join us at Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering, as a Cook and be part of something essential! As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food to ensure it meets our exceptional standards. This role will keep you busy in the kitchen, crafting delicious meals that will go worldwide and upholding our commitment to culinary excellence. At Newrest, we recognize hard work and offer opportunities for professional development and growth from within. If you're passionate about cooking and up for this challenge, build a fulfilling career with us!

Benefits offered

• Free lunch every day
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave Award
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs

Career progression

At Newrest, we’re not just offering a job-we're offering a career. We believe in promoting from within and are committed to helping you grow and succeed. As a Cook, your career path could lead to roles such as a Cook Lead, Chef, Chef lead, and Sous chef. We're here to support you every step of the way, and we're excited to see where your career with us will take you. Our commitment to promoting from within should give you hope and optimism about your career prospects with us.

Required Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus.
• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties.
• Responsible for prep, cooking, clean up, and organization of the kitchen area, complete pre-production.
• Prepare meats, fish, pasta, side dishes, and garnishes following recipes carefully.
• Roast, fry, steam, grill, and bake meats, fish, and vegetables as required by recipes.
• Prepares food by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging, and labeling.
• Prepare sauces and dressings according to the standards.
• Ensure enough product has been pulled for the day; replenish supplies.
• Maintain proper food production records and ensure all equipment is operable.
• Ensure all items for assigned stations & and functions are prepared, garnished, and ready for other departments.
• Maintain reasonable portion control and forecast of production.
• Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and use safety equipment.
• Place racks of products in the cooling tunnel or any other available waiting area, stocked and ready to go.
• Turn off all cooking machines before leaving to ensure the kitchen is locked and all items are secured.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen personnel & and other unit departments.
• Compliance with all company service standards, health & safety procedures, and food safety requirements
• Help where needed to ensure all kitchen areas are ready for service.
• Responsible for sanitation and post-service set-up
• Notify the team lead, lead hand, or manager of any maintenance repairs needed or unsafe conditions.
• Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
• Monitor the temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met before steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Education/Experience Requirements

• At least two years of experience cooking in a restaurant or catering business
• Experience preparing any of the following styles is a plus (halal, Indian, eastern food)
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
• Attendance, diligence, punctuality, reliability
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends (depending on assigned shift)