International Cook at LSG Sky Chefs – Tampa, Florida

International Cook

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responsible for multiple Airline cooking Actively participate in customer presentations, menu design and implementation Ability to follow recipe to make sauces from scratch Determines production levels and requisition the proper amount of supplies and food from the storeroom Prepares food in accordance with established procedures/recipes Wrap date and refrigerate products in accordance to required policy and procedure Interprets specifications and prepares to taste, color, texture and eye appeal Interprets and implements HACCP procedures which includes proper temperature controls and completing the necessary paperwork Inventories supply levels and requisitions food products as necessary Other tasks assigned as needed SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Read, speak and write English Excellent performance, attendance, and safety record Must be able to stand, walk, and bend frequently Must be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs Must be able to work around moving parts and use hands and fingers to handle equipment Skilled in proper use of cutlery, kitchen equipment and machinery Detail oriented with strong ability to multitask Extensive knowledge in safe food handling practices as well as work station sanitization Culinary Certificate preferred A minimum of 2-5 years experience in a high volume kitchen specializing in multi-customer requirements/expectations Ability to convert to metric measures with conversion chart Work flexible schedule subject to change based on business needs and bidding process Understand spec books/methods/recipes Skilled in basic cuts, i.e. julienne, batonnet, chiffonade, brunoise (assorted dice sizes), assorted slicing Skilled in how to make simple stocks and sauces Understand dry heat cooking: roasting, baking, broiling, sauting, pan frying, deep frying, etc. Understanding moist heat cooking: braising, steaming, poaching, simmering, stewing, etc. Familiarity with assorted cuts of beef, pork, lamb, fish, etc. 3 months Company Seniority