LaGuardia Airport

Cook III

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING: Join OTG as a Cook III now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, Healthcare, and a competitive 401k match.


WHAT IS OTG? OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 11 airports, OTG and its 5,000+ Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year.


WHY OTG? By joining our team, you’ll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry. OTG has introduced Dayforce Wallet, which allows Crewmembers to make everydaypayday by using the pay they’ve already earned to cover expenses before their next paycheck.


We transform airport experiences. You drive it.


ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Position Summary:

Ability to prepare food to correct temperature, portion, and plating specifications while maintaining a clean and sanitized area, is critical to success in this role. The Cook III is responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience. are critical to success in this role.  The Cook III should enjoy working with others and be motivated to deliver quality food experiences for guests.


Responsibilities:

An OTG Cook III will work on the line in one of OTG’s full-service concepts

Be able to prepare all the menu items on each station, know how to prepare the station for service, and know how to make all components on the station

Responsible for controlling the quality of all food items prepared to OTG specifications and restaurant directions

Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment

Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.)

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of guest satisfaction

Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be fully conversational in English

3+ years culinary experience in a fast pace dining restaurant (demonstrating proficient cooking skills).

Experience on multiple stations in the kitchen required

Must successfully obtain SERVSafe Certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired

Knowledge of cooking procedures, safety, and sanitation

Excellent knife skills

Able to lift 35 lbs. or more

Supporting other cooks and working in a team environment

Must be mobile and able to stand for extended periods, to stoop, kneel, and crouch

Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and bad weather conditions--must be flexible


Pay Rate $21.05/h


OTG Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.