Cook

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for airline passengers in a high-volume production environment. This role requires adherence to standardized recipes, food safety regulations, and HACCP procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. The Cook works collaboratively with the kitchen team to meet production timelines and airline specifications.

Essential Duties

Prepare and produce mass volume of food according to established menus and recipes
Perform various cooking tasks, including grilling and sauce preparation
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards
Monitor food usage and minimize waste
Work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience in high-volume food service
At least 1 year of experience or exposure to menu research and development
Valid Food Handler’s Certificate or equivalent
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and manage a heavy workload
Flexibility to work nights, days, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire).

Intellectual/Social demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:
The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.