Specialty Cook (Chinese Cuisine) - $28.00 /HR.

Gate Gourmet; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

gategroup is seeking a motivated Specialty Cook responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications. This role offers a starting rate of $28.00/hr and opportunities to work with a global airline catering network.

Primary duties include preparing exact specialty dishes, converting recipes to English for Specialty Cuisine, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifikationen

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification preferred.
• Five years of experience in cooking specialty cuisine.
• Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Aufgaben

• Prepares all Specialty Cuisine dishes 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.

Kenntnisse

Culinary expertise

Specialty cuisine

Knife skills

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Ausbildung

Culinary degree

Jobbeschreibung

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

Compensation & Competitive benefits that let you see the world:

• -Starting rate: $28.00/hr

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: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) 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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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 We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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.