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Airport Lounge Cook Location: DELTA SKY CLUB - JAX - 49906001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Airport Lounge Cook Location: AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE - ATL - 48991011 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and rotating weekends. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Airport Lounge Cook Location: AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE - JFK - 48898011 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview ...

Airport Lounge Cook

NY · On-site

$26/hr

Airport Lounge Cook Location: AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE - JFK - 48898011 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview ...

Airport Lounge Cook

Tampa, FL · On-site

$17.75/hr

Airport Lounge Cook Location: #la-location_name Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPENAVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type: Full-time Pay Range: $17 ...

Airport Lounge Cook Location: DELTA SKY CLUB - JAX - 49906001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Airport Lounge Cook Location: AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE - JFK - 48898011 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview ...

Airport Lounge Cook

Tampa, FL · On-site

$17.75/hr

Airport Lounge Cook Location: DELTA SKY CLUB - TPA - 49880001 Workdays/shifts: ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type: Full-time ...

Airport Lounge Cook Ubicación: AIRPORT DIMENSIONS-SAPPHIRE LOUNGE BY THE CLUB - 30235001 Días de trabajo/turnos: ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). Se proporcionarán más detalles durante el proceso ...

Cook

Irving, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and ... The over 306,000 square foot property is adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Located halfway ...

Cook

Irving, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and ... The over 306,000 square foot property is adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Located halfway ...

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How much do airport cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for airport cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an airport cook?

An Airport Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in an airport restaurant, café, or food service area. They ensure meals are made efficiently while following health and safety regulations. Duties typically include prepping ingredients, cooking meals to order, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and coordinating with kitchen staff. Airport Cooks must work quickly in a fast-paced environment to serve travelers on tight schedules.

What is it like to work in an airport kitchen environment as a cook?

Working as an Airport Cook involves operating in a fast-paced setting where quick service and quality are both essential due to high passenger volumes and tight travel schedules. You’ll typically be part of a diverse culinary team, collaborating closely with other cooks, kitchen staff, and front-of-house employees to ensure timely food preparation and compliance with strict safety standards. Shifts may vary, including early mornings and late nights, to accommodate flight schedules. While the environment can be demanding, it also offers valuable experience in high-volume cooking and exposure to multicultural menus, laying a strong foundation for career advancement within hospitality or culinary management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airport cook?

To thrive as an Airport Cook, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in fast-paced food service environments. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, HACCP protocols, and basic food handling certifications are commonly required. Excellent time management, teamwork, and strong communication skills help airport cooks excel under pressure and ensure smooth service. These abilities are crucial to consistently preparing quality food quickly and safely, especially in a high-traffic, regulated airport setting.

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Infographic showing various Airport Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Airport Lounge Cook

Sodexo

Jacksonville, FL

$17.40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Sodexo rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 491 rated business services


Job description

Airport Lounge Cook


Location: DELTA SKY CLUB - JAX - 49906001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $17.40 - $17.40


Working with SodexoMagic is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 


What You'll Do: As a Airport Lounge Cook at SodexoMagic, you are also a team player and food waste reducer. You'll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
  • Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
  • May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.


What You Bring:

  • Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
  • 0 - 2 years of previous related experience is beneficial.


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What We Offer:

  • Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
  • Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
  • Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more. 
  • In addition to SodexoMagic's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking. 


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Overall, SodexoMagic strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about SodexoMagic's benefit offerings during the interview process. 


Who we are:

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.


Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form. 


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