We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.
Job Summary:A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:- Assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams
- Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements
- Follows directions.
- Works as a member of a team.
- Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management
QualificationsEducation:- High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Work Experience:- Up to one-year experience preferred
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
Language / Communication Skills:- Must be able to read and write to complete required forms
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
Requirements of the Job:- Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
- Works overtime when required
- Arrives to work on-time
- Complies with company policies
- Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
Work Environment - Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products
- Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
- May work in a cold room of 40 degrees or less for extended periods of time
- 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
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees 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
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
- HCAO - Medical Reimbursement Account
- 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 periodThe 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, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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