Discover the Difference You Can Make at Gate Gourmet

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 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.

Rate of Pay: $23.19 - $30.95

Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team include:

• Being part of a leading team in a dynamic global business

• Opportunity for career growth & advancement

• Paid training

• Competitive wages

• Health & Dental Benefits

• Pension Plan

• Free Parking

• Subsidized Meals

• Employee discounts

We are now hiring full time team members for our Hot & Cold Kitchen as 1st Cooks, 2nd Cooks or General Cooks dependent upon skill level and experience at our flight kitchen located at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia.

A Cook will be required to:

• 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’s established Food Safety policy and procedures.

• Assuring that the quality standards of the food is maintained at all times

• Have basic knowledge, experience, and skills to work with various modern kitchen equipment – Rational Oven, Fryer, Steam Kettles, Char Broiler, Flat top Stove, Gas range etc.

• Work safely at all times, respecting specified rules and regulations while adhering to specific customer guidelines

Job Specific Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a hotel kitchen/restaurant or manufacturing high volume catering environment

• Minimum 2 years or more of Asian/Chinese cuisine cooking experience

• Manage your time and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, time sensitive kitchen environment

• Obtain and maintain, a Transport Canada Security Clearance

Our Employees Must Be Able to:

• work in a detailed and methodical manner

• work an assigned schedule which may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays

• work overtime when required

• arrive to work on-time

• pass a criminal background check

• follow directions and communicate with supervisors and co-workers

• work as a member of a team within their department and work closely with various other departments

• must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred

• Red Seal preferred but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person