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Cook

IK Hofmann
Jamaica, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
I.K. Hofmann is currently recruiting for a Prep/ Line Cook for the JFK, NY Airport. This position requires a self-motivated and reliable candidate that is able to work in a professional environment.Building upon our 35-year history in which we have placed hundreds of employees, we are excited to offer more people positions. The position is a career opportunity offering job stability for the right person with opportunity for advancement, plus great pay, benefits, and opportunities to pick up overtime. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, this is a great opportunity for you! We are looking for individuals who want to work.Position:I.K. Hofmann has an immediate long-term contract opening for a Prep/ Line Cook in JFK, NY for a First-Class Lounge. Our client provides a variety of food services to Airlines around the world. Over 1,5 million meals a day are served by our clients to Airlines and its passengers. Currently we are looking for customer service staff at an Airport Lounge within JFK Airport. *It is important that our ideal candidate is flexible for any shifts.Benefits Include:Starting Pay of $25.04 per hourMedical, Dental, VisionPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick)Responsibilities:Set up and stocking stations with all necessary suppliesPrepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, slicing, or preparing sauces)Cook buffet items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staffAnswer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructionsClean up station and take care of leftover foodStock inventory appropriatelyEnsure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashionComply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standardsMaintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customersJob Requirements of a Prep/ Line Cook:Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook or prep cookExcellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and proceduresAccuracy and speed in executing assigned tasksFamiliar with industry's best practicesExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptionsPrioritize and delegate tasks in a timely mannerMaintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate teamKnowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principlesConformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviorAbility to work as a member of a team whose goal is to make all customers experience enjoyableREQUIRED Education:High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)REQUIRED Experience:Equivalent professional experienceQualifications:Degree in Culinary ArtsMinimum Essential Functions:Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the timeThe person in this position will be required to move about the kitchen area from station to station.Must be able to distinguish between flavors when creating dishes. Benefits:• Medical• Prescription Drug Discounts• Dental & Vision• Short-Term Disability• Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Package• 401k – Traditional & Roth options• Employee Discount Program• Referral Program that offers $50 to both to you and your referral after they work 80 hoursAbout Us:We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classes. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship.By entering my mobile number and submitting this application, I give my express written consent to receive text messages from, or on behalf of, I.K. Hofmann USA at the mobile telephone number provided for employment-related communications, notices, and updates, including via an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent is not required. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. For California residents, please see our Employee & Applicant Notice at Collection & Privacy Policy for additional California-specific information here. We may use an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) to assist with initial prescreening; we provide required advance notice and a published bias-audit summary here.

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