Cold Kitchen Assembly
About The Position
As a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member for dnata Catering, you prepare and assemble cold food items for airline passengers, following standardized recipes and portioning guidelines to ensure consistent quality. You use proper food handling and hygiene practices, including safe ingredient storage and labeling and temperature control, and collaborate with the culinary team to meet menu requirements and production timelines. The role also involves organizing inventory, tracking product performance, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The position is performed indoors and regularly involves exposure to cold temperatures of 35–40°F; work-area noise may range from minimal to loud.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in food preparation.
- Meet applicable state and local food handler certification requirements; in Texas, obtain a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexible availability, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, and stoop, kneel, or crouch regularly.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to multitask under time limits, follow instructions of varying complexity, and maintain precise attention to detail and accuracy.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality, and ability to meet productivity standards and complete tasks on time.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow unit-specific entry procedures, including proper attire, HACCP/GMP personal hygiene standards, and security requirements.
- Read and interpret instructional charts, diagrams, and work orders to determine the types and quantities of food items and supplies to assemble or package.
- 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 for foreign objects or contamination.
- Return unused food and supplies to designated storage or dispose of them according to procedures, product dating, and rotation standards.
- Retrieve cold food items from refrigeration or pantry areas and position them at designated workstations for meal tray assembly.
- Load completed meal trays into airline carts or containers for transport to aircraft.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k).
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the shift.
- Mentoring, volunteer, and professional development opportunities.
- Employee resource groups and diversity and inclusion programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
