Job Description

Gate Gourmet, a Gategroup company, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 300 carriers in more than 60 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 600 million travelers per year around the globe.

This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team:

• Being part of a leading team in a dynamic global business
• Opportunity for career growth & advancement
• Training
• Competitive wages
• Health & Dental Benefits – as per CBA
• Pension Plan
• Free Parking
• Subsidized Meals
• Company-wide corporate discounts to Good Life Fitness, TELUS mobility, Bell Mobility, Rogers, Dell Computers
• Dental care as per CBA
• Medical care as per CBA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble meals / appetizers / desserts or passenger meal trays depending on which department you’re chosen for to exacting customer specifications
• Strictly follow all relevant food safety protocols
• Work safely at all times, respecting specified rules and regulations while adhering to specific customer guidelines
• Ensure all food & equipment boarded is safe and complies with airline related security requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain, a Transport Canada Security Clearance
• Work an assigned schedule which may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Manage your time and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, time sensitive environment

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Our Employees Must Be Able to:

• Work in a detailed and methodical manner while adhering to tight timelines dictated by the airline industry
• Work overtime when required
• Pass a criminal background check
• Follow directions and communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Work as a member of a team within their department and work closely with various other departments

ENVIROMENT:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Depending on what position you are selected for, you may be required to work a significant number of hours per day in a temperature reduced environment

COMPENTENCIES:

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - Understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.