General Cook, Richmond

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

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: $22.51 - $24.35

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

Pension Plan

Free Parking

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

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

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