Food Preparer - $24.50/hr

Gate Gourmet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in New York is seeking a motivated Food Preparer to assemble and pack meals for airline customers, following specifications and diagrams. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure timely preparation of meals for departures.

The role requires reading and writing to complete required forms and effective communication with supervisors and teammates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and write to complete required forms; communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications.
• Keeps production areas clean and in compliance with sanitation standards.
• Follows directions and works as a member of a team.
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.
• Works scheduled hours, may include weekends/holidays and overtime.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Job Summary

A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams
• Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
• Follows directions.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Work Experience: Up to one-year experience preferred
• Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Not applicable
• Language / Communication Skills: Must be able to read and write to complete required forms Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Requirements of the Job

• Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
• Works overtime when required
• Arrives to work on-time
• Complies with company policies
• Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
• Work Environment Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products
• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• May work in a cold room of 40 degrees or less for extended periods of time
• 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

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. 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 responsibilities 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. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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

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.