First Cook - $22.00/hr

gategroup•Chantilly, VA

2d•$22

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Compensation & Competitive benefits that let you see the world: 1. Starting rate: $22.00/hr Job Summary: A Head Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and monitors cooks production acting as a lead

Requirements

Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.
Handle knives and kitchen tools properly.
Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
Work overtime when required
Arrive to work on-time
Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
Complies with company policies
Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products
Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shift.
Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferred
Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.
Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs.
Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Responsibilities

Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams.
Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights.
Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
Documents inventory in compliance with requirements
Follows directions.
Works as a member of a team.
Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team's production quality and efficiencies
Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Benefits

Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
Free uniforms and uniform laundering
Weekly pay
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
Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, short and long term disability
401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees
Employee Assistance Program