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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $140,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Mentoring

Job Description

dnata Catering U.S. is a leading provider of airline catering services, operating within the aviation industry to deliver superior culinary experiences to passengers. As part of dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers established in 1959, the company supports smooth and efficient operations across 127 airports worldwide. dnata offers a comprehensive range of services including ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering in 35 countries across six continents, serving over 300 airline customers globally. The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its daily operations, handling over 1,900 flights and uplifting more than 320,000 meals each day. At... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of ten years culinary experience leading a kitchen in high-end establishments
  • At least five years of experience in high volume food production
  • Prior airline catering experience
  • Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to train and mentor staff
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work under time limits
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Associate degree (A.A.) or a minimum of ten plus years of culinary experience leading a kitchen in high-end establishments
  • Expert culinary skills
  • Multi-lingual
  • Worked in Michelin starred restaurant(s) or in highly reputable institutions
  • Has a wide knowledge of raw materials (foods) that exist throughout the world
  • Knowledge of startups and creating a balanced new menu
  • Experience with creating exquisite culinary art (taste, creativity and plating)
  • Ability to interact with clients
  • Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in high volume food production and prior airline catering experience
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Prior experience working within a MEDINA quality food assurance kitchen
  • Ability to communicate with customers both internally and externally
  • Culinary expertise in international cuisine
  • Experienced and knowledge of process improvements and lean manufacturing
  • Computer competent with Microsoft Office
  • Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Development of standard operating procedures
  • Increase productivity
  • Labor cost control
  • Control overproduction, produce to exact order numbers
  • Fulfill internal supply chain to dish out, cold food assembly, tray set up
  • Comply with food ready times (FRT)
  • Comply with exact quantities (order numbers)
  • Internal department communication, shift meetings, group meetings
  • Make research of formula, processing procedure, layout of new food products based on oriented purposes from R&D Manager
  • Do the food modality and testing
  • Collaborate with purchasing department to ensure all required materials are sourced and in house to meet production needs
  • Ensure that receiving department is consistently fulfilling requisition orders
  • Standardizing productive standard portfolio including way to preserving, food hygiene
  • Collaborate with operations to follow project and time to launch new concept
  • Conduct training, coaching, on the job training for staff so that they can handle job tasks

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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