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OTG Cook I in Newark, New Jersey
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING:
Join OTG as a Cook I now at EWR Airport and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, Healthcare, and a competitive 401k match.
WHAT IS OTG?
OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 11 airports, OTG and its 5,000+ Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year.
WHY OTG?
By joining our team, you’ll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry.
We transform airport experiences. You drive it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Summary:
The Cook I at EWR Airport is responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience. Ability to prepare food to correct temperature, portion, and plating specifications while maintaining a clean and sanitized area, is critical to success in this role. The Cook I should enjoy working with others and be motivated to deliver quality food experiences for guests.
Responsibilities:
An OTG Cook I will work in OTG’s prep kitchens and/or on the line of one of OTG’s fast casual concepts
Support the BOH by prepping many of the ingredients for the BOH lines
Prepare food to the correct doneness each time, portion sizing and plating with identical contents and appearance for consistent presentation according to OTG specifications
Responsible for controlling the quality of all food items prepared to OTG specifications and restaurant directions
Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.)
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of guest satisfaction
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be fully conversational in English
1 to 2 years culinary experience in a fast pace restaurant (demonstrating entry-level cooking skills: Quick serve, grilling, frying, etc.)
Must successfully obtain SERVSafe Certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired
Knowledge of cooking procedures, safety, and sanitation
Able to lift 35 lbs. or more
Supporting other cooks and working in a team environment
Must be mobile and able to stand for extended periods, to stoop, kneel, and crouch
Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and bad weather conditions--must be flexible
OTG Concessions Management, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, Veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly