Turkish Cuisine Cook

DO • Jamaica, NY

2d

About The Position

DO & CO is seeking an experienced Turkish Cuisine Cook to join its New York culinary team. The role involves preparing authentic Turkish dishes for menus and airline catering, following established recipes, airline specifications, and DO & CO quality standards. The cook prepares traditional hot and cold dishes, including appetizers, mezze, soups, rice dishes, vegetables, sauces, marinades, and meats, using a range of professional cooking techniques.

The position also includes maintaining production timing, product quality, portion control, food safety, and clean, organized cooking stations. The cook works closely with culinary and production teams in a fast-paced environment and may help standardize recipes, plan production, and train Level I Cooks.

Requirements

• Professional experience preparing Turkish cuisine.
• At least one year of professional cooking experience, including experience preparing complex dishes.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish ingredients, seasonings, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes.
• Ability to work from standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to manage a substantial workload while meeting strict production deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively 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.
• Advanced knowledge of Turkish ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, and presentation.

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.
• Use professional cooking techniques, including roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling, boiling, and frying.
• Prepare, portion, season, and marinate proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Ensure products meet 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 production timing so meals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor food waste and follow portion-control procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and stocked cooking stations.
• Properly operate and care for kitchen tools, appliances, and commercial cooking equipment.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations 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.
• Support 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.
• Career-development opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed