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Cold Kitchen Assembly
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Overview We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is looking for a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member to join our Houston team supporting the IAH Airport.
Key Responsibilities
Follow established rules of each unit for entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP/GMP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.
Read instructional charts or diagrams to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged or assembled into trays or containers.
Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata Catering sanitation and proper food handling policies and procedures.
Portion and garnish hot cooked foods, such as meat and vegetables, into individual serving dishes. Inspect dispensed items for contamination by foreign bodies.
Properly return food for storage or dispose of unused food items or supplies to proper storage facility for future use with adherence to dating and rotation schedule.
Remove pans or trays of portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigerator or pantry, and place at appropriate station for tray assembly counter/tables to facilitate assembly of meal trays.
Store completed trays in airline storage carts or containers to be transported to airplane.
Employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degrees).
Nonessential Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range The salary range is influenced by level of experience. Base pay takes into account location, qualifications, training, and experience as part of the overall compensation package.
Education Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of cold food assembly experience.
Qualifications
Schedule flexibility is a must: Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Strong prioritization skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent.
Intellectual/Social Demands While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and security procedures must be observed.
Work Environment The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. Noise level can range from minimal to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degrees).
Competencies
Delivering: Does what they say they will.
Drive: Always gets the job done.
Open to opportunity: Adapts when plans change.
Business thinking: Understand our business.
Collaborate: Look for solutions that work for themselves, their team, and the organization.
Engaging others: Acts in a way that gets others on board.
Provide direction: Share plans with others, gives constructive feedback.
Developing talent: Self-aware, always learning and helping others.
Values
We put safety and security first.
We set challenging goals and meet them.
We deliver consistently high quality.
We take ownership and responsibility of a situation until it is resolved.
We learn through mistakes.
We respect each other regardless of background.
Diversity Matters We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community.
Application Deadline Accepting applications until 1/26/2026
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Airlines and Aviation
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Cold Kitchen Assembly
role at
dnata
Overview We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is looking for a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member to join our Houston team supporting the IAH Airport.
Key Responsibilities
Follow established rules of each unit for entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP/GMP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.
Read instructional charts or diagrams to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged or assembled into trays or containers.
Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata Catering sanitation and proper food handling policies and procedures.
Portion and garnish hot cooked foods, such as meat and vegetables, into individual serving dishes. Inspect dispensed items for contamination by foreign bodies.
Properly return food for storage or dispose of unused food items or supplies to proper storage facility for future use with adherence to dating and rotation schedule.
Remove pans or trays of portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigerator or pantry, and place at appropriate station for tray assembly counter/tables to facilitate assembly of meal trays.
Store completed trays in airline storage carts or containers to be transported to airplane.
Employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degrees).
Nonessential Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range The salary range is influenced by level of experience. Base pay takes into account location, qualifications, training, and experience as part of the overall compensation package.
Education Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of cold food assembly experience.
Qualifications
Schedule flexibility is a must: Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Strong prioritization skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent.
Intellectual/Social Demands While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and security procedures must be observed.
Work Environment The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. Noise level can range from minimal to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degrees).
Competencies
Delivering: Does what they say they will.
Drive: Always gets the job done.
Open to opportunity: Adapts when plans change.
Business thinking: Understand our business.
Collaborate: Look for solutions that work for themselves, their team, and the organization.
Engaging others: Acts in a way that gets others on board.
Provide direction: Share plans with others, gives constructive feedback.
Developing talent: Self-aware, always learning and helping others.
Values
We put safety and security first.
We set challenging goals and meet them.
We deliver consistently high quality.
We take ownership and responsibility of a situation until it is resolved.
We learn through mistakes.
We respect each other regardless of background.
Diversity Matters We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community.
Application Deadline Accepting applications until 1/26/2026
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Airlines and Aviation
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