Swissport

Global airport ground handling and cargo

Kitchen Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 9

ContractDorval, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Culinary school (DEP), high school diploma, or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Leadership and people management skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making experience.
Planning and organizing skills.
Written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to menu and portion standards, maintain food quality and presentation, and transfer food and beverages between locations and lounges.
Control daily food portions according to company standards to prevent and reduce waste.
Maintain inventory and records of food and supplies, and upload and store deliveries.
Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
Maintain sanitary and orderly kitchen conditions, keeping areas clean and dry.
Maintain good hygiene during food preparation, clean and maintain kitchen and storage areas, and follow food safety guidelines.
Monitor knife counts and record all sharp objects and knives in the knife record.
Follow proper cleaning procedures, wear personal protective equipment during shifts, and comply with company health and safety regulations.
Assist colleagues with different responsibilities as part of the team.
Take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Undertake other duties assigned by a supervisor, including covering colleagues during breaks.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the airport or airline industry is an asset.

Job Summary

Responsible for food preparation and presentation in accordance with menu specifications, portion standards, and food quality requirements. Maintain inventory, manage deliveries, follow FIFO procedures, and minimize food waste while ensuring proper stock control. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment by following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards while supporting the team in daily operations.

Key Areas of Duties and Responsibility:

Prepare food according to the menu and portion standards, ensure food quality is maintained, food presentation is always as per set standards and consistent and transfer food/beverage from/to different locations/lounges.
To control daily food portions according to company standards to prevent & reduce waste.
Maintain inventory stocking and records of food and supplies. Upload and store deliveries.
Strictly follows FIFO - Frist In, First Out order.
To maintain sanitary conditions and orderly kitchen. Always keep areas clean and dry.
To maintain good hygiene when preparing foods and ensure that kitchen and storage areas are always cleaned and well maintained and follow food safety guidelines.
To monitor Knife Count: All sharp objects and knives are to be counted and recorded on the knife record.
To ensure that proper cleaning procedures are adhered to, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn during the shift. Employees are expected to follow all health and safety regulations, enforced, and updated by the company.
To work as a team and assist other colleagues with different responsibilities
To take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
To undertake other jobs assigned by superior from time to time, such as cover duties for colleagues during their break time.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Culinary School (DEP), High School diploma, or GED equivalent.
Passionate about customer service and must have minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Experience in the airport/airline industry is an asset
Leadership and people management skills
A proven ability to problem solving and decision-making experience
Planning and organizing skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English
Commitment to continuous improvement
Computer literate (Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Group benefits (Insurance, RRSP’s, etc.)
Free parking

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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About the Company

Swissport

Global airport ground handling and cargo

Swissport is the world’s largest provider of airport ground services and a major player in air cargo handling. It delivers the behind-the-scenes work that keeps flights moving, including baggage handling, de-icing, passenger services support, ramp operations, aircraft servicing, and cargo logistics, at hundreds of airports across 44 countries. Its products and services work by offering an integrated suite of ground handling solutions that airport operators and airlines outsource to ensure timely, safe, and efficient turnaround of aircraft and cargo. Swissport differentiates itself through scale, an extensive global network, and a history of mergers and acquisitions that have built a broad, standardized service offering and deep operational expertise across markets. The company’s goal is to be the leading, globally connected provider of ground handling and cargo services, helping airlines run smooth operations and minimize turnaround times even under challenging conditions.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1997

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