First Cook

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description


We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone\xe2\x80\x99s journeys better.Now hiring 1st Cooks!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 1st Cooks to work in our flight kitchen located at the Ottawa airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team include:

  • Being part of a leading team in a dynamic global business
  • Opportunity for career growth & advancement
  • Training
  • Competitive wages
  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • Pension Plan
  • Free Parking
  • Subsidized Meals
  • Company wide corporate discounts such as Good Life Fitness, TELUS Mobility, Bell Mobility, Rogers and Dell Computer
Position SummaryA 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and airline menu specifications. Candidate 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 Continental/Asian is an asset
  • Must be able to read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English
Our Employees Must Be Able to:
  • Schedule may include various shifts, weekends and holidays
  • Pass a criminal background check
Education Requirements
  • Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred
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

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  • Job Id
    JD2322867
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • Education
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