Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.
Work Experience:
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
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
Not applicable
Language / Communication Skills:
Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
Requirements of the Job:
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
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.
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
We communicate and keep each other informed
We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
We foster an environment of accountability , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better
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Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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Job Summary:
A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications
Main Duties and 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
Gategroup · Los Angeles, CA