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OTG Management
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
Pay Range: $22.29 - $22.79

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING:

Join OTG as a Cook at EWR 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 4,500 Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year. 



WHY OTG?

By joining our team, you will 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.  We transform airport experiences. You drive it. 

Position Summary:

A Cook at OTG is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experience. This role requires the ability to consistently prepare food to precise temperature, portion, and plating standards, while working with urgency and upholding strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols. OTG leaders work closely with cooks to ensure clarity around expectations and goals, while actively supporting skill development and career progression.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare menu items for respective stations, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, portioned, and accessible for smooth service.
  • Follow and adhere to OTG specifications and restaurant directions, controlling the quality of all food items prepared and served.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Operate all kitchen equipment efficiently and safely, including knives, stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, and kettles.
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, reflecting the standards of OTG.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on guest satisfaction.
  • Assist in training new kitchen staff in procedures, safety protocols, and food preparation techniques.
  • Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, notifying management of any shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Respond promptly to guest inquiries and feedback during service, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development of culinary skills to enhance personal and team performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Must have open availability, be able to work holidays, nights, weekends, inclement weather conditions etc.
  • 2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full service or multi-unit environment preferred.
  • Experience working in a variety of stations; meat, fish, pizza, pasta, garde manger etc.
  • Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired, offered by OTG.
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques, safety, and sanitation.
  • Able to lift 35 lbs. or more.

Compensation may differ based on a variety of job-related factors that are specific to each candidate. These factors encompass, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, professional experience, education/ training, organizational needs, and market dynamics. Our company is dedicated to offering a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation package that truly reflects the value each individual contributes to the organization

OTG Concessions Management, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary : $22 - $23

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