Kitchen Agent

Swissport International AG; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport International AG is seeking reliable kitchen staff to join our airport operations in New York. This full-time position offers a $24/hour pay rate and a benefits package including health, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, and more.

You will prepare meals, manage stock, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with FOH staff to ensure smooth service. Applicants should have kitchen or food service experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and possess a good command of English.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or food service is required.
• Good command of English (verbal and written).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation to and from the airport.
• Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, heat, or cook menu items according to SOPs and recipes.
• Maintain stock levels in FOH/BOH and rotate using FIFO.
• Ensure proper quality and expiration dates of items.
• Load/unload dishwasher; sanitize cookware and stations.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Sweep and mop kitchen, lounge, and storage areas.
• Receive and store stock; organize inventory.
• Coordinate with FOH staff to maintain stock levels.

Skills

English proficiency

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

The expected pay rate is $24/hr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Prep, heat, or cook menu items according to SOPs and established recipe guidelines
• Maintain proper stock levels in FOH and BOH, practicing FIFO rotation standards
• Ensure the quality and expiration dates are up to standards
• Load and unload the dishwasher
• Clean and sanitize cookware, dishes, utensils, and cooking stations throughout the kitchen
• Sweep and mop the lounge, kitchen and storage areas as needed or as instructed
• Collect and dispose of trash following all recycling procedures and compost procedures
• Maintain an organized kitchen area, ensuring cleanliness and in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Receive, inspect and put away stock in the correct location, practicing FIFO and maintaining organized inventory
• Communicate with FOH staff to ensure proper stock levels in merchandizers and at stations
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• Kitchen agents must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous experience in a kitchen or similar role within the food industry required
• Good command of the English language both verbal and written
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation to and from the airport
• Able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant setting
• Physically able to be on your feet during an entire shift (8-10 hrs.); walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching
• Positive attitude, excellent communication and willingness to get along with co-workers
• Ability to pass a 10 yr. federal background check
• Food Handler’s license or the ability to obtain
• Willingness to work early mornings, late nights and/or weekends and holidays

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!