Cook
Gate Gourmet is looking for a professional cook to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu.
Qualifications:
"Perks at Work" program includes:
- Subsidized Meals
- Benefits after completion of probation as per CBA
- Flight benefits
- Corporate discounts such as GoodLife Fitness, TELUS Mobility and Bell Mobility
- Free Parking
- Free access to an employee assistant program
We are now hiring for the position of Full time (Permanent) 1st Cook to work in our flight kitchen located on the grounds of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreements. Owning your own car is highly recommended as there is a limited bus schedule.
Hiring Requirements
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:
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!
Work Location:
- 11 Red Wing Drive Goffs, NS.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
