Specialty Cook Asian cuisine

Dnata; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Specialty Cook with a focus on Asian cuisine to deliver high-volume, high-quality dishes for airline clients. You will prepare Asian sauces, manage key cooking duties, and ensure food safety and proper storage. Collaboration with the culinary team and adherence to HACCP/GMP standards are essential.

The role requires flexibility for night/weekend shifts and the ability to oversee presentation and portion control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing Asian cuisine.
• Ability to work a heavy workload.
• Formal training in food safety; regulatory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experience in producing high-volume, high-quality food from menus.
• Must have experience with various cooking duties – grilling, preparing sauces, etc.
• Preparing Asian cuisine sauces and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s).
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, burners/pans, and other cooking equipment.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Asian cuisine including desserts.
• Ensure the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is always maintained.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled freezers.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus, must comply with proper food handling policies and procedures.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Grilling

Sauce preparation

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Education

Associate degree in culinary

Job description

As aSpecialty Cook Asian cuisine at dnata Catering, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our airline clients. With a focus on creating high-quality specialty dishes, your expertise and passion for cooking will shine through in every meal you prepare. Collaborating closely with the culinary team, you will be responsible for executing specialized recipes and techniques to meet the unique demands of our clients and their passengers. Your creativity and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring that each dish is visually appealing, flavorful, and meets the highest standards of quality. From executing menus for VIP clients to preparing gourmet dishes for first-class passengers, your ability to consistently deliver exquisite meals will set dnata Catering apart in the aviation catering industry. Additionally, as a Specialty Cook, you will be responsible for monitoring ingredient levels, ensuring proper storage, and adhering to food safety guidelines at all times. Your commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment will contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of our operations. By working collaboratively with the culinary team and following established procedures, you will help dnata Catering exceed customer expectations and deliver memorable dining experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience in producing high-volume, high-quality food from menus.
• Must have experience with various cooking duties – (grilling, preparing sauces, etc.)
• Operating a traditional Asian cuisine cooking such items as meat and vegetables.
• Preparing Asian cuisine sauces, and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s)
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, burners/pans, and other cooking equipment
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Asian cuisine including desserts.
• Ensure the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is always maintained.
• Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if require
• Storing food in temperature-controlled freezers
• Checking on food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus, must comply with proper food handling policies and procedures.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned by unit Supervisors.

EDUCATION

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree three (2) years in (culinary) in culinary field or appropriate continuing education experience and relevant work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in producing Asian cuisine
• Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Formal training in food, safety; regulatory compliance a plus
• HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and self-organized
• Ability to deal with a heavy workload.
• Ability to accurately monitor
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent.

Intellectual/Social demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud