Korean Specialty Cook (Airline Catering) | $24.88/HR | Queens, NY
Location: Queens, NY (JFK Airport Area)
Pay: $24.88 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Join a Global Airline Catering Team
We're seeking an experienced Korean Specialty Cook to prepare authentic Korean cuisine for one of the world's leading international airlines. This is a high-volume production cooking role requiring strong knowledge of traditional Korean recipes, ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be able to consistently produce authentic Korean dishes in a fast-paced commercial kitchen while maintaining exceptional quality, food safety, and production standards.
What You'll Do
Prepare authentic Korean dishes according to standardized recipes and customer specifications.
Cook large quantities of food for international airline meal service.
Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, portioning, and quality.
Prepare proteins, vegetables, rice, soups, sauces, and traditional Korean menu items.
Follow detailed production schedules to meet flight departure deadlines.
Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
Monitor and record food temperatures and complete required production documentation.
Properly store and handle ingredients to maintain freshness and quality.
Work collaboratively with the production team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Help minimize food waste and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
Qualifications
Required
2-3+ years of professional cooking experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
Hands-on experience preparing authentic Korean cuisine
Strong knowledge of traditional Korean ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques
Experience following standardized recipes while maintaining consistency
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
Preferred
Culinary degree or formal culinary training
Airline catering or institutional food production experience
Experience preparing meals for international customers
Ability to read, write, or speak Korean
Schedule
Candidates must have open availability to work any assigned shift, including weekends and holidays.
Current production shifts include:
5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Shift assignments are based on operational needs and may change. Employees receive two consecutive days off each week.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Full-Time Employment
Opportunities for growth within a global airline catering organization
Apply Today
If you have professional experience preparing authentic Korean cuisine and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that delivers exceptional meals to international travelers every day.