Food Preparer

gategroup • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines. The role assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications, procedures, and assembly diagrams, while maintaining production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements. Food Preparers follow directions and work as part of a team. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary by management.

The position involves handling pork, poultry, meat, and fish products. Employees may be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise, and may work for extended periods in a cold room at 40 degrees or less. The work requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving of products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as regularly standing, bending, lifting, and moving during shifts of eight or more hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Up to one year of experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read and write to complete required forms.
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
• Must regularly stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of eight or more hours.
• Must work the assigned schedule, which may vary and may include weekends and holidays.
• Must work overtime when required.
• Must arrive at work on time and comply with company policies.
• Must complete paperwork and related administrative duties.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one year of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment and food components according to airline specifications, procedures, and assembly diagrams.
• Maintain production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements.
• Follow directions and work as a member of a team.
• Work the assigned schedule, which may vary and may include weekends and holidays.
• Work overtime when required.
• Arrive at work on time and comply with company policies.
• Complete paperwork and related administrative duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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