Specialty Cook

Gate Gourmet; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site cafeteria

Free parking

Free uniforms

Weekly pay

Employee referral bonuses

Life Insurance

Vacation and sick benefits

Holiday pay

Discounts

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Las Vegas is hiring a Specialty Cook to interpret and produce specialty menus per specifications. You will handle high-volume, detail-rich prep and cooking for airline catering and maintain strict sanitary and safety standards.

The role requires a culinary degree or certification and at least five years of experience in specialty cuisine, with ability to pass a 20-year FBI background check for SIDA badge eligibility. Temporary shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and follow menu specifications and recipes.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all Specialty Cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes.
• Uses Specialty Cuisine cooking equipment and techniques.
• Converts recipes from Specialty Cuisine language back into English for Specialty Cuisine.
• Produces classical food items from specifications laid out by airline for Specialty Cuisine.
• Converts Specialty Cuisine recipes into large quantities for production.
• Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods for cooking or serving.
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Prepares vegetables, fruits, salads, and foods for cooking.
• Multitasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Follows directions and works as a team.

Skills

Specialty cuisine

High-volume

Knife skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain Airport SIDA Badge. Must have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares all Specialty Cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes
• Uses Specialty Cuisine cooking equipment, techniques and plate presentation
• Converts recipes from Specialty Cuisine language back into English for Specialty Cuisine
• Produces classical food items from specifications laid out by airline for Specialty Cuisine
• Converts Specialty Cuisine recipes into large quantities for production
• Wash's, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Prepares vegetables, fruits, salads, and foods for cooking
• Must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
• Follows directions
• Works as a member of a team
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Qualifications Education:

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Expertise in specialty cuisine
• Must have five (5) years of experience in cooking specialty cuisine
• Experience in quantity and quality food preparation and kitchen maintenance

Technical Skills:

• Not applicable

Language / Communication Skills:

• Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Requirements of the Job:

• Complies with company policies
• Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage
• Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking and serving food
• Knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment and the operation thereof
• Must be skilled with knives
• Ability to work under direct supervision and cooperate with other staff personnel
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to assist in the preparation of various foods
• Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain Airport SIDA Badge.
• Must have Nevada food handler safety card ( Health Card)

Work Environment

Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise. Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds. Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

Additional benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team:

• Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
• Free parking
• Free uniforms and uniform laundering
• Weekly pay with option to use pay card
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well)
• Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year
• Holiday pay after 1 year
• Recognition program including company merchandise
• Optional employee paid benefits include: Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account-, short- and long-term disability 401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees
• Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts with T-Mobile Discount program with wide variety of vendors

Union language:

Please keep in mind: Our workforce needs to remain flexible in your shifts and days off, as your schedule may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet production needs, requirements of the industry or to accommodate a shift bid in accordance with the Union contract. Dues and Initiation Fees are taken the first Thursday of the month, after the required probation period.

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 responsibility 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.