Job Description

Prep Cook needed for Airport Lounge

DFW Airport

Plaza Premium Group

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Plaza Premium Group is the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality! With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. From award-winning lounges to premium airport services, we take pride in delivering exceptional comfort, convenience, and care to travelers. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to have you on board!

As a Prep Cook , you produce all assigned prep items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques of the company in the kitchen of for one of PPG’s flagship Airport Lounge Brands located in the DFW Airport Terminal D . Your main focus is to deliver a pleasant dining experience to our customers.

You will comply with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to deliver quality food on time.

Food prep:

• Prepare food according to menu and portion standards, ensure food quality is maintained, food presentation is as per set standards and consistent at all times.
• Make adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific dietary concerns wherever possible.
• Control daily food portions according to company standard to prevent and reduce food waste.

Cleanliness:

• Wash and clean appliances in the kitchen after every use, such as pots, and pans, mixer, etc. Always ensure that you clean and sanitize your personal work area before shift ends.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and dry at all times. Cleaning and mopping kitchen floors, especially in the event that items are spilled, washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and removing and discarding trash as needed throughout and at the end of your shift.
• Maintain good hygiene when preparing foods and ensure that kitchen and storage areas are always cleaned and well maintained and follow food safety guidelines.

Stock:

• Maintain inventory stocking and records of food and supplies.
• Unload and store deliveries of food items.
• Strictly follow FIFO - Frist In, First Out order. To label food items with the dates and put the older foods in front or on top so that you use them first.
• Monitor Knife Count: All sharp objects and knives are to be counted and recorded on the knife record.

Safety:

• Adhere to proper cleaning procedures, using only the approved cleaning products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - protective cleaning gloves
• Adhered to and personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times during the shift - Safety Shoes, hair / beard nets, protective gloves, etc.
• Employees are expected to follow all health and safety regulations, enforced and updated by the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma, or, Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations, or equivalent job experience
• Standard accreditations and certifications (TABC Food & Alcohol Handling)
• Expert knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Must have Food Safe Level 1
• Excellent knowledge of culinary ingredients and practices
• Strong technical cooking skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solving ability
• Minimum command of the English language required: We must be confident that you understand and follow all work procedures in the kitchen and the policies in the Employee Handbook

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