Cook

Production Cook

Santa Ana, CA
$22.00/hour | Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

Join a leading airline catering company that prepares high-quality meals for major airlines nationwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment with a strong focus on food quality and on-time delivery, we want to hear from you. This role requires the ability to work under extreme temperatures as part of our large-scale food production process.

What You'll Do

As a Production Cook, you'll be responsible for large batch cooking that meets strict HACCP regulations and customer specifications for airline meal service. Your day-to-day will include:

• Preparing entrées to meet the specifications of multiple airline customers

• Planning and adjusting cycle menus

• Reviewing production sheets to confirm accuracy and specifications

• Preparing complex recipes according to established standards

• Applying HACCP compliance and safe food handling practices

• Working with cutlery, small wares, and kitchen equipment/machinery at an above-average skill level

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience as a Cook in a high-volume institutional catering environment (food prep and fast food experience will not be considered)

• Strong understanding of various cooking techniques and the ability to execute complex recipes

• Ability to speak, read, and understand English

• Willingness to work an assigned schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, plus overtime as needed

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Benefits

• FREE meals

• FREE parking

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• 401(k) program

• Promotional opportunities and job growth from within

• Company-provided uniforms, safety shoes, and other PPE