Cook

Gate Gourmet

(Atlanta, Georgia)
Full Time Weekends
Job Posting Details
About Gate Gourmet
Gate Gourmet has been serving the airline industry for more than 70 years and has become the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering and logistics. We prepare tens of thousands of tasty, nutritious passenger meals and snacks daily and reliably service more than 2 million flights a year in “last mile” operations worldwide.
Summary
We are now hiring for Cooks to work in our flight kitchen located at the Hartsfield-Jackson International airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
A cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and for observing and enforcing strict requirements with regard to food safety. The job includes sautéing, poaching, baking, grilling, and sauce preparation, as well as working with broilers, fryers, grills, ovens and stove-top cooking.
Ideal Candidate
**Job Specific Requirements:** * At least 2 years experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment * Read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English **Our Employees Must Be Able to:** * Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holidays * Work overtime when required * Arrive to work on-time * Pass a criminal background check * Pass a drug screen * Handle fish, beef, pork, poultry, shellfish and other food products * Follow written food specifications and menu guidelines * Handle knives and kitchen tools properly * Complete paperwork * Communicate with Supervisors and co-workers * Follow directions * Work as a member of a team **Education Requirements:** Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred **Environmental Requirements:** * Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise * 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 **Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:** * Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills * Engaging - Understanding others, team leadership, developing people * Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively * Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Free hot healthy meals daily! Medical, dental & vision insurance available! 401K with company matching! Paid vacation & holidays!

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