Specialty Cook - $22/hour

gategroup•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications. Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain Airport SIDA Badge. Must have Nevada food handler safety card (Health Card).

Requirements

Must have five (5) years of experience in cooking specialty cuisine
Expertise in specialty cuisine
Complies with company policies
Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
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
Must Be able to pass a 20 year FBI Background check to obtain Airport SIDA Badge.
Must have Nevada food handler safety card (Health Card)

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.
Experience in quantity and quality food preparation and kitchen maintenance

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
Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Benefits

Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals
Free parking
Free uniforms and uniform laundering
Weekly pay with option to use pay card
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
Optional employee paid benefits include: Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account-, short- and long-term disability
401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees
Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts with T-Mobile
Discount program with wide variety of vendors