Cook

JCSI - 4.3

Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Food production English Institutional kitchen experience Full Job Description Production Cook Santa Ana, CA $22.00/hour | Full-Time | Permanent About the Role Join a leading airline catering company that prepares high-quality meals for major airlines nationwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment with a strong focus on food quality and on-time delivery, we want to hear from you. This role requires the ability to work under extreme temperatures as part of our large-scale food production process. What You'll Do As a Production Cook, you'll be responsible for large batch cooking that meets strict HACCP regulations and customer specifications for airline meal service.

Your day-to-day will include:

Preparing entrées to meet the specifications of multiple airline customers Planning and adjusting cycle menus Reviewing production sheets to confirm accuracy and specifications Preparing complex recipes according to established standards Applying HACCP compliance and safe food handling practices Working with cutlery, small wares, and kitchen equipment/machinery at an above-average skill level What We're Looking For At least 2 years of experience as a Cook in a high-volume institutional catering environment (food prep and fast food experience will not be considered) Strong understanding of various cooking techniques and the ability to execute complex recipes Ability to speak, read, and understand English Willingness to work an assigned schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, plus overtime as needed Ability to pass a criminal background check Benefits FREE meals FREE parking Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance 401(k) program Promotional opportunities and job growth from within Company-provided uniforms, safety shoes, and other PPE