We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
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
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Work Experience:
Up to one-year experience preferred
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
Not applicable
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
Additional 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 pay card
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.
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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!