Prep Cook

Overview

We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is looking for a Prep Cook to join our Inwood team supporting the JFK Airport.

 

Key Responsibilities as a Prep Cook at dnata Catering, you will play a vital role in our aviation catering team, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of high-quality meals for airline clients. Your main responsibility will be to assist in the preparation and organization of ingredients, ensuring they are ready for cooking and assembly. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will follow recipes and portion guidelines to measure and prepare ingredients, such as vegetables, meats, and sauces, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. With a keen eye for detail, you will assist in the proper storage and rotation of ingredients, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste. As a Prep Cook, you will also contribute to the efficient operation of the kitchen by assisting with inventory management, stock rotation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Collaborating closely with the culinary team, you will support the production of high-quality meals by assisting in cooking, baking, and assembling dishes as required. Your commitment to teamwork, efficiency, and culinary excellence will contribute to dnata Catering's reputation for delivering exceptional aviation catering services.

 

What We Offer

 • Salary Range: $20.50 hourly • Comprehensive Benefits Package:  Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision • Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

 

Why Join dnata Catering?

 • Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission to deliver on the promises our customers make, guided by our values of safety, respect, teamwork, and innovation. • Career Growth & Recognition: Accelerate your career with structured development programs, mentorship, and our Najm recognition platform that celebrates performance and service excellence. • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, people-first environment where your voice matters, your contributions are valued, and your future is supported

 

Accepting applications until: 9.21.2025

You Will

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cuts and portions different types of meat according to specifications
• Cuts and portions different types of cheese according to specifications
• Cuts and portions different types of fruits and vegetable according to specifications
• Assist with dishing out all food and or meals for airlines.
• Read and follow dnata Catering recipes correctly and provide correct proportions.
• Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata catering sanitation and proper food handling policies and procedures.

 

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Other duties as assigned by management.

You Have

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED with 3+ years’ experience in a high-volume food service with at least 1 year experience/exposure to menu research and development

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A reliable, quality-conscious, safe worker.
• Culinary knowledge of terms, procedures, and practices.
• Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team.
• HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and self-organized
• Ability to deal with a heavy workload.
• Ability to accurately monitor
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent. 

 

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits.  Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistentl