Food Preparer - $21/hour

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Assembles equipment and food components according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagramsKeeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirementsFollows directions.Works as a member of a team.Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by managementQualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or GED is preferredWork Experience:Up to one-year experience preferredTechnical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)Not applicableLanguage / Communication Skills:Must be able to read and write to complete required formsCommunicate effectively with supervisors and co-workersRequirements of the Job:Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidaysWorks overtime when requiredArrives to work on-timeComplies with company policiesCompletes paperwork and related administrative dutiesWork Environment Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish productsWill be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noiseMay work in a cold room of 40 degrees or less for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shiftRegularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hoursAdditional benefits of Joining the Gate Gourmet Team:Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy mealsFree parkingFree uniforms and uniform launderingWeekly pay with option to use pay cardEmployee referral bonusesCompany sponsored $10k Life Insurance (basic and supplemental available as well)Vacation and sick benefits after 1 yearHoliday pay after 1 yearRecognition program including company merchandiseOptional employee paid benefits include:Medical coverage, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account-, short- and long-term disability401k with up to 3% company match for most locations and employeesMembership in the American Airlines Credit UnionEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounts with T-MobileDiscount program with wide variety of vendorsUnion language:Please keep in mind: Our workforce needs to remain flexible in your shifts and days off, as your schedule may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet production needs, requirements of the industry or to accommodate a shift bid in accordance with the Union contract.Dues and Initiation Fees are taken the first Thursday of the month, after the required probation period.Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:We treat each other with respect and we act with We communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver as a teamWe have for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day betterWe are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinarymemories, join us!

Created: 2026-02-06