Lead Airline Cook: High-Volume Culinary Ops

Gategroup; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gategroup in Newark, New Jersey seeks a Head Cook to lead high-volume airline catering prep, cook according to recipes, and supervise kitchen production. The role requires a culinary degree or cook certification; at least 2 years of experience; strong food safety knowledge and teamwork. Weekend/holiday work and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and efficiency to deliver quality meals for airline passengers.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high-volume institutional catering environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow food specifications and menus.

Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams.
• Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights.
• Maintains sanitation standards and logs for all food items.
• Documents inventory and coordinates with supervisors on production.
• Works as a team and supports leadership to monitor production quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree/cook certification

Job description

Gategroup in Newark, New Jersey seeks a Head Cook to lead high-volume airline catering prep, cook according to recipes, and supervise kitchen production. The role requires a culinary degree or cook certification; at least 2 years of experience; strong food safety knowledge and teamwork. Weekend/holiday work and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and efficiency to deliver quality meals for airline passengers.