Specialty Cook

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialty Cook to join our team at gategroup. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and producing specialty food and menus to specifications.

Main 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
• Washes, 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

Requirements:

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
• 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

Work Environment:

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.

Values to be Successful in the Position:

• Treats each other with respect and acts with integrity
• Communicates and keeps each other informed
• Puts heads together to problem-solve and deliver excellence as a team
• Has passion for work and pays attention to little details
• Fosters an environment of accountability, takes responsibility for actions, and learns from mistakes
• Does what is said will be done, when it is said will be done
• Cares about coworkers and takes opportunities to make someone's day better