The Cook is responsible for the quality of food ingredients used and preparation methods. The Cook prepares basic food and menu items needed in filling catering orders based on customer requests. This position is an on-site team player and production support for all orders, as well as being called on at times to shop and produce specialty items not in ACW spec books. The Cook is required to take immediate action in all orders received and is required to produce high-quality menu items and recipes as instructed by the General Manager and Kitchen Management. The Cook prepares all foods to specification, including all hot foods, designed salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces, and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Cook is responsible for culinary quality and supports all culinary initiatives, learns all standard ACW food displays, culinary practices, as well as the safe use of fresh ingredients. The Cook works in partnership with all cooks, prep staff, porters, and management to provide production solutions in situations arising that require action and critical thinking. The Cook's work is based on following company procedures related to food quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and accuracy in cost.

The Cook will participate in the process of training and directing new and existing Air Culinaire team members, take time to ensure all food, packaging, labeling, and allergens on all trays are made with accuracy, food safety, and HACCP compliance. The Cook will assist in the butchering of meats and fish and assist with the daily operations of the kitchen. Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet ACW specifications and quality standards. Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment while directing the other team members to do the same. The Cook will assist in ordering, inventory, cleaning, grocery shopping, and any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Open availability to work weekends and holidays is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, stand for long periods of time, as well as walk, read orders, and listen while discussing orders with fellow co-workers. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, push, pull, reach, and carry items with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is essential. Additionally, the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is necessary. Good judgment is required to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The final candidate for the position will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, and MVR (if applicable to the position). We are a promote-from-within company, and top performers can achieve career goals quickly in this fast-paced growth organization!

• Flexible benefit selections tailored to employee needs.
• Healthcare and supplemental benefits available after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% employer match of the first 6% of contributions.
• Three medical plans with excellent employer contribution.
• Company paid basic life insurance with optional additional coverage.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental benefits available, including critical illness and accident insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• High School diploma required.
• Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45 days.
• Knife/cutting skills.
• Understanding of cooking techniques.
• Culinary experience in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies.
• Ability to work well in a team-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated.
• Clear driving records (preferred).