Newrest is looking for a Cook that will be responsible for cooking the meals for one of the main airlines at the George Bush International Airport. This person will be cooking with a globally-renowned company.
*** SIGN ON BONUS $1000.00 AVAILABLE FOR QUALFIED CANDIDATES*****
***THIS POSITION IS PAID ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS***
***MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT SHIFTS***
Responsibilities:
- Have the ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus
- Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
- Responsible for prep, cooking, clean up and organization of the kitchen area, complete pre-production
- Prepare meats, fishes, pastas, side dishes and garnishes following recipes carefully
- Roast, fry, steam, grill, bake meats, fishes, vegetables as required by recipes
- Prepares food by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging and labeling
- Prepare sauces and dressings according to the standards
- Ensure that enough product has been pulled for the day, replenish supplies as needed
- Maintain proper food production records, ensure all equipment is operable
- Ensure all items for assigned stations & functions are prepared, garnished, ready for other departments
- Maintain good portion control and forecast of production
- Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and use safety equipment
- Place racks of products in cooling tunnel or any other available waiting area, stocked and ready to go
- To make sure kitchen is locked and all items secured, turn off all cooking machines before leaving
- Communicate effectively with kitchen personnel & other unit departments
- Compliance with all company service standards, health & safety procedures, food safety requirements
- Help where needed to ensure all kitchen areas are ready for service
- Responsible for sanitation and post-service set-up
- Notify team lead, lead hand, or manager of any maintenance repairs need or unsafe conditions
- Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability
- Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to read in English, write in English, speak in English
- Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
- At least 1 year in a similar position IN A RESTAURANT or IN A CATERING BUSINESS
- Ability to handle pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to handle pressure in a fast paced environment and to work on weekends
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% employer-paid for basic life insurance
- PTO
- Paid company holidays
- 401(k) match
- Paid parental leave
- Free company lunch daily
- STD & LTD insurance
About the Company:
Newrest is the only major catering company active in all catering and related hospitality segments including airline catering, buy-on-board, duty-free on board, contract catering, remote site and support services, rail catering, airport and motorway retail. With revenues under management of almost 1.9 Billion Euros in 2017-18 and 32,000 employees world-wide in 49 countries, Newrest is also the first largest ‘independent’ airline caterer world-wide.
Newrest is committed to constant improvement and innovation for its clients, the well-being and progress of its employees and managers, a sustainable and durable development of the company, and total respect of social and environmental values in all its activities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person