Escape Lounge / CAVU is a subsidiary of Manchester Airport Group ("MAG") - the UK’s largest airport operator. MAG expanded into the U.S. market in 2015 and, since then, we have quickly established a robust services and consulting business, which proudly supports a growing number of airports across the U.S. with a variety of premium services. One of the product lines that CAVU is focused on are our award-winning "Escape Lounges," our line of premier, common-use airport lounges.
The Role – Prep Cook
We are currently looking for motivated and experienced Prep Cooks to join our professional hospitality team at our exclusive Escape Lounge. This role requires an experienced and rounded hospitality professional as the duties are varied. Duties include:
- Following recipes/product directions for creating our freshly made and baked product
- Preparing foods to be cooked including washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding
- Maintaining stock levels and food rotation to ensure our foods are fresh throughout the day
- Operating a variety of kitchen equipment
- Disposing of recycling, compost, and trash
- Ensuring the kitchen is clean and organized with a high standard of hygiene
- Washes, rinses, and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares. Occasionally polishes utensils. Drains dries and stacks items after washing.
- Maintain a pace enough to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc. Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
- Maintains cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves in the kitchen area.
- Assists with kitchen deliveries including proper storage, organization, and rotation of products.
- Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
We are not aiming for ‘okay’ we strive for excellence and to be the benchmark service provider!
Qualifications and Skills
As the successful candidates, you will have experience within the hospitality sector with a proven track record in the delivery of high-end service.
- As the successful candidates, you will have experience within the hospitality sector with a proven track record in the delivery of high-end hospitality services.
- Experience in as Prep Cook is required
- You must be a team player and be able to work in collaboration with your team-mates. We have an inclusive, professional culture and only employ staff who embrace and share these principles.
- Given the nature of the airport lounge, you will have to be flexible around shift times and availability.
- You must be over 18 years old to comply with our service of alcohol policy.
- You must be able to pass a TSA background check in order to obtain an airport badge.
Benefits
Escape Lounge / MAG USA is a global business that continues to expand not only across the US, but across the world. We want to be the number one airport support service business across the U.S. and believe that great service starts with its people. Therefore, we offer great training and career opportunities. Our benefits package is one of the most generous in the industry with medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k, HSA accounts, Paid Time Off the first year and basic life insurance to name just a few.
We are growing rapidly in the U.S. and as such can offer great career options for outstanding people!
Must be a minimum of 21 years old to comply with our alcohol service policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical handicap, or disability as set forth in the American with Disabilities Act 1990, or Veterans Status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person