Bring your culinary skills into a premium, high-standard environment.
Join the British Airways First Class Lounge and be part of a team delivering a refined dining experience to international travelers. This is a great opportunity for experienced cooks who take pride in consistency, cleanliness, and execution, and who are looking to grow in a more structured, professional kitchen setting.
In this role, you’ll prepare and present a variety of hot and cold menu items across multiple service periods, supporting both à la carte and buffet-style service. Success here comes down to strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to perform with consistency in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
Prepare, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for daily service.
Execute recipes and menu items with consistency, accuracy, and proper technique.
Support both buffet and à la carte service with attention to quality and presentation.
Perform food prep including cutting, trimming, portioning, and ingredient preparation.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
Follow all food safety, HACCP, and sanitation guidelines.
Assist with inventory, production planning, and proper storage of food and supplies.
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of cook experience in a restaurant, hotel, lounge, or similar setting.
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
Ability to read and follow recipes independently.
Intermediate to advanced knife skills.
Professional, reliable, and team-oriented mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively in English for safety and operations.
Must be able to pass TSA background check and work in a secure airport environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
Open availability for assigned schedule (including weekends & holidays).
Why This Role Stands Out:
Competitive pay at $23.20/hour.
Full-time, consistent schedule.
Work in a premium international lounge environment.
Opportunity to build experience in a high-standard culinary setting.
Uniforms provided.
Benefits available (details discussed during interview).
Important: All candidates must successfully pass TSA screening and airport security requirements prior to hire.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
About the Company
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Sodexo
Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years
Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.
Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.