Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated team member to join our culinary team, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to food service operations. In this role, you will support meal preparation, food handling, and kitchen activities to ensure high-quality dining experiences. The cook will be responsible for cooking meals for United Airlines in Houston, Texas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- The ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus
- Follow the prep list created by the Chef 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 are operable
- Ensure all items for assigned stations, functions are prepared, garnished and 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
- Ensure kitchen is locked and all items secured, turn off all cooking machines before leaving
- Communicate effectively with kitchen personnel and other unit departments
- Compliance with all company service standards, health and safety procedures as well 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
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 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
- Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements related to product and service quality, environmental standards, food safety, and health and safety regulations.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, eliminating hazards, and reducing health and safety risks.
- Compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)*/General manufacturing practices* (GMP) guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.
- Satisfactory and punctual attendance are expected.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma preferred
- Prior experience working in food service preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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 CATERING
- Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment and to work on weekends
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The temperature of the environment may fluctuate drastically from very cold to very warm temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud.
Pay: $17.05 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Culinary: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77032 (Required)
Work Location: In person
