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 Boston team supporting the Logan airport.

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.

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights.

Accepting applications until 1/06/2024.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cuts and portions different types of meat, cheese, fruits, and vegetables according to specifications.
• Assists with dishing out all food and/or meals for airlines.
• Reads and follows dnata Catering recipes correctly and provides correct proportions.
• Complies with all HACCP/GMP and dnata Catering sanitation and proper food handling policies and procedures.

Nonessential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned by management.

This salary range is influenced by the level of experience. When calculating the base pay, we take into account various factors such as location, qualifications, training, and experience as part of the overall compensation package: $20.00.

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.
• Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and self-organized.
• Ability to deal with a heavy workload.
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.

Intellectual/Social Demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. This position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality, following instructions, responding to management direction, and taking responsibility for own actions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment: The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.

dant's Competencies: There are two aspects to working as effectively as we can: our people and our results. Our eight competencies are designed to help you focus on these aspects.

• Delivering - Does what they say they will.
• Drive - Always gets the job done.
• Open to opportunity - Adapts when plans change.
• Business thinking - Understands our business.
• Collaborate - Looks for solutions that work for themselves, their team, and the whole organization.
• Engaging others - Acts in a way that gets others on board.
• Provide direction - Shares plans with others.
• Developing talent - Self-aware. Always learning.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer, and professional development.

• Training and mentoring opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across a national network.

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years’ experience in high-volume food service.
• At least 1 year of experience/exposure to menu research and development.
• Culinary knowledge of terms, procedures, and practices.
• HACCP knowledge.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and self-organization.
• Ability to monitor workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent.