Cold Kitchen Assembly

DNATA US Inflight Catering • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member for dnata catering, you prepare and assemble cold food items for airline passengers. You follow standardized recipes and portioning guidelines, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure ingredients are properly stored, labeled, and kept at required temperatures. You work with the culinary team to meet menu requirements and produce and deliver cold food items on time. The role also involves managing inventory, tracking product performance, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

The position is performed indoors and involves regular work in cold environments, typically 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level can range from minimal to loud. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from dnata Catering USA.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in food preparation.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Meet applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location; in Texas, obtain a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire.
• Flexible schedule, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain punctuality, and complete tasks on time.
• Regularly stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment without current or future dnata sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Follow unit-specific entry procedures, including required attire, HACCP/GMP personal hygiene standards, and security requirements.
• Read and interpret instructional charts, diagrams, and work orders to determine food items and supplies to assemble or package into trays or containers.
• Comply with HACCP/GMP and dnata sanitation and food safety policies and procedures.
• Portion and garnish prepared foods, including meats and vegetables, into individual serving dishes, inspecting items for foreign objects or contamination.
• Return unused food items and supplies to designated storage areas or dispose of them according to procedures, product dating, and rotation standards.
• Retrieve portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigeration or pantry areas and position them at designated workstations.
• Load completed meal trays into airline carts or containers for transport to aircraft.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to meet menu requirements and ensure timely production and delivery of cold food items.
• Manage inventory levels, track product performance, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the shift.
• Mentoring, volunteer, and professional development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups supporting diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED