Prep Cook - OTG Management - New York

Who We Are On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together worldclass hospitality, award winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences—made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine. How We Do Business How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our Values—Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork—guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work. Why This Job Is a Big Deal! A Cook at OTG is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experience. This role requires the ability to consistently prepare food to precise temperature, portion, and plating standards, while working with urgency and upholding strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols. OTG leaders work closely with cooks to ensure clarity around expectations and goals, while actively supporting skill development and career progression. In This Role, You Will: Prepare menu items for respective stations, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, portioned, and accessible for smooth service. Follow and adhere to OTG specifications and restaurant directions, controlling the quality of all food items prepared and served. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Operate all kitchen equipment efficiently and safely, including knives, stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, and kettles. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, reflecting the standards of OTG. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on guest satisfaction. Assist in training new kitchen staff in procedures, safety protocols, and food preparation techniques. Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, notifying management of any shortages to ensure uninterrupted service. Respond promptly to guest inquiries and feedback during service, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction. Engage in continuous learning and development of culinary skills to enhance personal and team performance. Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team. Qualifications/Criteria: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full service or multi-unit environment preferred. Experience working in a variety of stations; meat, fish, pizza, pasta, garde manger etc. Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired, offered by OTG. Knowledge of cooking techniques, safety, and sanitation. Able to lift 35 lbs. or more. Compensation may differ based on a variety of job-related factors that are specific to each candidate. These factors encompass, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, professional experience, education/ training, organizational needs, and market dynamics. Our company is dedicated to offering a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation package that truly reflects the value each individual contributes to the organization Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Job Summary: A Head Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and monitors cooks production acting as a lead Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams., • Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights., • Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements, • Documents inventory in compliance with requirements, • Follows directions., • Works as a member of a team., • Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team's production quality and efficiencies, • Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management Qualifications Education: • Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred Work Experience: • At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferred, • Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared., • Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) • Not applicable Language / Communication Skills: • Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines, • Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers Requirements of the Job: • Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables., • Handle knives and kitchen tools properly., • Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays, • Work overtime when required, • Arrive to work on-time, • Completes paperwork and related administrative duties, • Complies with company policies Work Environment • Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products, • Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise., • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shift., • Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours. Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team: • Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals, • Free parking, • Free uniforms and uniform laundering, • Weekly pay with option to use paycard, • Employee referral bonuses, • Company sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well), • Vacation and sick benefits after 1 year, • Holiday pay after 1 year, • Recognition program including company merchandise, • Optional employee paid benefits include:, • Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, short and long term disability, • 401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees, • Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union, • Employee Assistance Program, • Discounts with T-Mobile, • Discount program with wide variety of vendors *Union language:* Please keep in mind: Our workforce needs to remain flexible in your shifts and days off, as your schedule may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet production needs, requirements of the industry or to accommodate a shift bid in accordance with the Union contract. Dues and Initiation Fees are taken the first Thursday of the month, after the required probation period. Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: • We treat each other with respect and we act with *integrity*, • We communicate and keep each other informed, • We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver *excellence* as a team, • We have *passion* for our work and we pay attention to the little details, • We foster an environment of *accountability*, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes, • We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it, • We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better 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. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. *For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Prepare, cook and serve food according to recommended practices; Follow weekly menus made in consultation with the Director; Prepare food for children’s groups according to need; Make local purchases when necessary; Wash dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices; Keep kitchen and storeroom in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition, i.e., range, sink, refrigerator, cupboards; Keep simple inventory of food and household supplies on hand as needed; Inform Director of needs. • Purchase food and supplies in accordance with FGC procedures, and within government regulations., • Maintaining and posting menus, and providing for students with food allergy/medical exceptions., • Clean and wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils according to sanitary codes and practices., • Maintaining kitchen equipment and supplies in a clean and sanitary manner., • Maintain and up-to-date food, household supplies, and equipment inventory, in accordance with FGC procedures., • Complete all kitchen-related documentation in a timely manner. Requirements Food Handlers Certificate, High School graduate or HS Equivalency, and 1 year of cooking in a commercial kitchen. Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with good English language, written and oral skills. Must be in good physical and mental health, with current chest x-ray and annual physical exams available. Fingerprinting and criminal background checks are required. SCR clearance is required. Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Experience working in a setting with infants and young children is required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Shift: Morning shift Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Food Handler Certification (Required) Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-energy kitchen.If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure we want to hear from you.✨ What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience in a professional kitchen, • Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume setting, • Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards, • Team player with excellent communication skills 🔥 Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute dishes according to established recipes and standards, • Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety standards

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic to join our dynamic culinary team! In this vital role, you will be responsible for supporting food service operations by preparing, cooking, and presenting meals that meet high standards of quality and safety. Your enthusiasm for food industry practices and culinary arts will help create a welcoming environment for both staff and guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your kitchen skills while contributing to a positive dining experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about food safety, efficient meal preparation, and maintaining cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting. Duties Assist with menu planning and meal preparation, ensuring recipes are followed accurately for consistent quality. Prepare ingredients using proper knife skills and slicing techniques to optimize efficiency and safety. Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, and food processors safely and effectively. Handle food with care, adhering strictly to food safety management protocols to prevent contamination. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area by cleaning utensils, appliances, work surfaces, and storage areas regularly. Support catering events by preparing large quantities of food while maintaining presentation standards. Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal production and ensure timely service. Qualifications Previous dietary department or dietary aide experience is highly desirable. Proven food service or restaurant experience demonstrating knowledge of food handling and safety standards. Strong culinary skills including recipe adherence, meal preparation, and proper use of kitchen tools such as knives. Familiarity with food safety management practices and sanitation procedures. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members. Experience in menu planning, food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and operating kitchen equipment is preferred. Join our team where your culinary talents will shine! We’re committed to fostering a vibrant work environment that values safety, teamwork, and excellence in every dish prepared. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about the food industry and eager to grow their culinary expertise! Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Paid training Work Location: In person

We are seeking an energetic and self-starting Line Cook to join our fast-casual clean eating restaurant. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to upholding our commitment to high-quality food preparation and an excellent dining experience. Key responsibilities include: • Efficiently operating flat top grills and ovens., • Maintaining high standards of food preparation in a fast-paced kitchen environment., • Following simple recipes accurately., • Performing physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and safely lifting up to 50 lbs above head height. A food handler's permit is preferred but not strictly required.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef/Cook to join our team for an immediate full-time position. The ideal candidate must possess proven expertise in preparing authentic Mexican cuisine. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment while adhering to all food safety standards. A valid food handlers license is required.