Job Description

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Catering Operations


The Catering Operations department develops, creates and provides the great dining experiences on board our aircraft.

Job overview and responsibilities

* Assemble and pack equipment into carriers and modules according to diagram and food specifications for flights.
* Ensure product is packed and is ready for final check based on catering box time
* Move packed food carts to the final holding/staging area.
* Prepares and packs cold and hot food items, respectively, according to customer specifications, customer quality standards, and FDA guidelines.
* Wash and prepare fruits and vegetables per wash procedures
* Slice and prepare meats, vegetables, and mix ingredients for salads and sandwiches.
* Prepare, wrap, and pack entrees in accordance with menu and portion specifications.
* Operate food processing equipment, setting it up for production, and executing cleaning procedures
* Assists other Food Agents with required tasks when needed
* Complete production documentation and logs as required for Food Safety and Production
* Maintain kitchen to FDA and manufacturer specifications.
* Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
* Follow and comply to all Food Safety Regulations and Policies (FDA/ HACCP / GMP)
* Leads the daily shift operations to ensure meals and cold food items are packed according to menu specifications and meet customer quality standards.
* Complete requisitions for products, coordinate work schedules, and submit daily shift reports.
* Ability to communicate effectively with peers and lead a team.

Required

* Basic math skills and knowledge of weights and measures
* Must not have any written termination warning within the past 6 months
* At least one year in food preparation and handling
* Ability to read, write, and speak English
* Ability to use standard kitchen equipment
* Ability to understand to read specification books and production sheets
* Works indoors in a cool area at 42 degrees F throughout the shift
* Occasionally enters refrigerated area at 35 degrees F to store entrees
* Handles raw and cooked food items
* Must be able to walk, reach, stand, bend, stretch and lift/push/pull kitchen items



Attendance requirements for current active and inactive employees:

* United Airlines employees must have 4 points or more remaining
* Catering Operations employees must have 4 points or more
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and overtime as needed required
* Must be willing to work any shift in a 24/7 week, including weekends, nights and holidays
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United Stated for any employer without sponsorship
* Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
* Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position



Preferred

* High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent

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