We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Gate Gourmet, a Gategroup company, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 300 carriers in more than 60 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 600 million travelers per year around the globe. We are now hiring for First Cooks to work in our flight kitchen located at the Halifax airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. PERKS AT WORK: Competitive Salary Subsidized meals Free parking Free access to an employee assistance program Corporate discounts Flight discounts Position Summary A First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and airline menu specifications. He/she must follow consistently all the food safety and HACCP principles in line with Gate Gourmet Food Safety policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for timely, proper, and efficient preparation of all food items according to the correct menu specifications, recipes, and passenger load requirements. Ensure the proper use of raw materials in a continuous effort to keep wastage to a minimum. Comply with and practice the company’s established Food Safety/ HACCP Policy and Procedures. Assuring that the quality standards of the food is maintained all the time Co-ordinate with Assembly/Food Packing staff to make sure their work is not delayed, and all dished meals are in accordance with the airline specs Responsible for managing inventory, ensure FIFO is being followed Should have basic knowledge, experience, and skills to work with various modern kitchen equipment – Rational Oven, Fryer, Steam Kettles, Char Broiler, Flat top Stove, Cooking Gas range etc. Job Specific Requirements: At least 1-year experience cooking in a hotel kitchen/restaurant or manufacturing high volume catering environment Experience cooking in various cuisines – Asian/Indian/Continental/ is an asset Must be able to 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 holiday Arrive to work on-time Pass a criminal background check Education Requirements Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred Red Seal or equivalent preferred Environmental Requirements: Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise Must be able to lift, push, pull, 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 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.
