What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef /Japanese cuisine experience position at Flying Food Group?
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Japanese-inspired cuisine expert to join our team as a Lead Cook. The ideal candidate will have above-average knowledge of Japanese cooking and be passionate about culinary innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of cuisines using skill, innovation, and creativity.
- Execute food preparation according to policy, procedure, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with airline and fresh meal specifications, personal hygiene & food handling procedures.
- Maintain workstation and kitchen cleanliness.
- Assist in departmental scheduling and control of hours and food costs.
- Help control food costs by following proper food rotation procedures (FIFO).
- Familiarize yourself with safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
- Collaborate on complex dishes as part of a team.
- Work calmly in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
- Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the airline standards.
- Implement HACCP and General Manufacturing practices throughout related departments.
- Emphasize safety awareness across all relevant departments.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of Japanese cooking experience in a high-volume cooking institution, airline catering, or food catering industry is required.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing.
- Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle heat, and work shifts.
- Ability to read, speak, and write English.
- Experience/Education: 3-5 years of Japanese cooking experience preferred.
- Experience with multi-airline international customers preferred.
- Working knowledge of HACCP, USDA, and FDA compliance.
- Minimum of two (2) years as a Lead Cook in a high-volume cooking institution/airline catering or food catering industry.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.
