Turkish Cuisine Cook
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Turkish Cuisine Cook to join our growing New York culinary team! About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Requirements
- Professional experience preparing Turkish cuisine required.
- At least one year of professional cooking experience, including experience preparing complex dishes.
- Strong knowledge of Turkish ingredients, seasonings, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes.
- Comfortable working from standardized recipes and production specifications.
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Capable of managing a substantial workload while meeting strict production deadlines.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive, dependable, organized, and committed to quality.
- Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
- Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary education or formal culinary training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare authentic Turkish dishes according to established recipes, menus, airline specifications, and DO & CO quality standards.
- Prepare traditional Turkish hot and cold dishes, including appetizers, mezze, soups, rice dishes, vegetables, sauces, marinades, meats, and other menu items.
- Apply professional cooking techniques, including roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling, boiling, and frying.
- Prepare, portion, season, and marinate proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients.
- Ensure all products meet established standards for freshness, taste, consistency, presentation, and portioning.
- Follow standardized recipes and accurately measure ingredients.
- Notify the Chef or Sous Chef of product shortages, ingredient discrepancies, or quality concerns.
- Maintain appropriate production timing to ensure meals are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Monitor food waste and follow proper portion-control procedures.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and fully stocked cooking stations.
- Properly operate and care for kitchen tools, appliances, and commercial cooking equipment.
- Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
- Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
- Work cooperatively with culinary and production teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef, Sous Chef, or management.
- Prepare sauces, marinades, proteins, and complex dishes with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Turkish ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, and presentation.
- Support the coordination and timing of food production to prevent delays.
- Assist with recipe standardization and production planning.
- Provide guidance and hands-on training to Level I Cooks.
- Help ensure the culinary team follows airline catering standards, recipes, and operating procedures.
Benefits
- Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
