Cook
Publiée le 07/02/2025
Mission
Newrest is looking for a Cook that will be responsible for prepping and 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.
***THIS POSITION IS PAID ON A BI- WEEKLY BASIS***
***MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT SHIFTS***
PAY- Depend on level, pay level I is $16.00 per hour
Schedule: varied
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
- 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
Profil
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
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