Specialty Cook (Chinese Cuisine) $35.65

gategroup•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications. This role involves preparing all Specialty Cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes, utilizing Specialty Cuisine cooking equipment, techniques, and plate presentation. The cook will also convert recipes from Specialty Cuisine language back into English and produce classical food items from specifications laid out by the airline for Specialty Cuisine. Additionally, the role requires converting Specialty Cuisine recipes into large quantities for production, washing, peeling, and cutting various foods, and carrying food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. The cook will also prepare vegetables, fruits, salads, and other foods for cooking, and must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure environment, follow directions, and work as a member of a team. Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

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
Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.

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
Complies with company policies
Completes paperwork and related administrative duties