Line Cook / Prep Cook needed for Lounge in Denver Airport! Afternoon / Evening Shift

Lounge Cook - Normal Afternoon/Evenings Shifts

*Please note, this is an on-site role at the Denver Airport in the Capital One Lounge*

We have 4 openings for Afternoon/Evening Shift:

• Sun-Thurs 1:00pm - 9:30 PM (3 openings)
• Thurs-Mon 1:00PM - 9:30 PM (1 opening)

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!

The Denver Capital One Lounge is a Premier & Award Winning Airport Lounge!!

Benefits:

• Free EcoPass provided by the company
• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)
• Holidays/Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement
• Free $50K life insurance

ABOUT YOU:

You are hard-working and self-motivated but mostly, you are passionate about food. If you enjoy being part of a team in a collaborative problem-solving environment, we are looking for you, apply today!

ABOUT THE JOB:

As a 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 DEN Airport Terminal A. 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.

MAIN DAILY DUTIES:

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 - First 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.

Team:

• Work as a member of a team and assist other colleagues within different responsibilities.
• Take initiative to identify areas for improvement and participate in continual improvement activities.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Undertake other jobs assigned by superior from time to time, such as, cover duties for colleague during their break time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

SKILL SET:

• Excellent knowledge of culinary ingredients and practices
• Strong technical cooking skills
• Strong sense of customer service, attention to detail
• Good Communication and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem solving ability
• Strong Organizational and administrative skills with high level of detail orientation
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to commute to Denver international Airport. This position is not eligible for relocation
• Able to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Willing to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment screening and background check
• Full Time – schedules are sometimes irregular and rotations may include weekends, and holidays
• Report to work on time and practice perfect attendance
• You can lift up to 50lbs regularly
• Able to stand/sit for prolonged periods of time

EEOE Statement

At Plaza Premium Group, we believe in enabling everyone to succeed. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented and passionate people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are proud of each other and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment and promotion opportunities are available based on merit alone to all applicants and team members from all walks of life and experience without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Experience:

• Culinary: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80249 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27