Turkish Cook

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Turkish Cuisine Cook to join our growing New York culinary team!

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Turkish dishes according to established recipes, menus, airline specifications, and DO & CO quality standards.
• Prepare traditional Turkish hot and cold dishes, including appetizers, mezze, soups, rice dishes, vegetables, sauces, marinades, meats, and other menu items.
• Apply professional cooking techniques, including roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling, boiling, and frying.
• Prepare, portion, season, and marinate proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Ensure all products meet established standards for freshness, taste, consistency, presentation, and portioning.
• Follow standardized recipes and accurately measure ingredients.
• Notify the Chef or Sous Chef of product shortages, ingredient discrepancies, or quality concerns.
• Maintain appropriate production timing to ensure meals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor food waste and follow proper portion-control procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and fully stocked cooking stations.
• Properly operate and care for kitchen tools, appliances, and commercial cooking equipment.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Work cooperatively with culinary and production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef, Sous Chef, or management.

Additional Skilled Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, marinades, proteins, and complex dishes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Turkish ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Support the coordination and timing of food production to prevent delays.
• Assist with recipe standardization and production planning.
• Provide guidance and hands-on training to Level I Cooks.
• Help ensure the culinary team follows airline catering standards, recipes, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Professional experience preparing Turkish cuisine required.
• Culinary education or formal culinary training preferred.
• At least one year of professional cooking experience, including experience preparing complex dishes.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish ingredients, seasonings, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes.
• Comfortable working from standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Capable of managing a substantial workload while meeting strict production deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, dependable, organized, and committed to quality.
• Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $24.00 - $28.50 per hour.
• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• A workplace committed to innovation, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.