Discover the Difference You Can Make at Gate Gourmet
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 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.
We are now hiring for the position of Part-time General Kitchen Helpers to work in our flight kitchen located on the grounds of Ottawa 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
*Must be available to work holidays/weekends - Friday, Saturday, Sunday* (24hr operation)
- As per Transport Canada requirements, this position is classified as a Screener, therefore you must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
Job Summary:
- Assemble airline meals containing food and food related items
- Create “trays” based upon a predetermined gold standard
- Peel, chop, cut and slice food items including meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits and other food items
- Arrange food for serving
- Package food or supplies
- Lift or carry objects, perform repetitive motions, or work in cold storage areas
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
- Manually load various confectionery items (including alcohol) for passenger dispersal during inflight service
"Perks at Work" program includes:
Subsidized Meals
Free Parking
Free access to an employee assistance program
Job Requirements:
- Open availability to work assigned schedules which will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. *Weekends are mandatory. *
- Reliable means of transportation to arrive to work on-time – Start time is 5:30am
- Pass a criminal background check
- Complete paperwork
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
- Follow directions
- Work as a member of a team
- Previous production experience is a plus
Environmental Requirements:
- Will be exposed to 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
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
