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Head Chef (Airline Catering)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $83,495.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Meals
growth and development opportunities

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is recognized as one of the world's largest and most reputable airline catering and hospitality providers. With a strong presence across North and Latin America, the company has earned the prestigious title of 'Airline Caterer of the Year in North America' for both 2023 and 2024. This accolade highlights LSG Sky Chefs' unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality service in the airline catering industry. The company prides itself on its ability to deliver outstanding culinary experiences to clients and their passengers, supported by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about maintaining the highest standards.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Five years of experience in commercial cooking
  • Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
  • Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications

Job Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in commercial cooking
  • Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
  • Additional certifications such as diet chef, industrial chef, or design chef preferred
  • Certification with the American Culinary Federation is a plus
  • Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications

Job Duties

  • Supports all food production activities in the Hot and Cold Kitchen in responsible CSC
  • Identifies deviations in inventories and production and initiates countermeasures if necessary
  • Supports the control and adjustment of production plans and estimates consumption of food and equipment
  • Ensures compliance with recipe specifications and conducts sense-checks (Gold Standards)
  • Participates in the development of food products and menus
  • Updates and distributes content in catering manuals within responsible CSC
  • Supports cost controlling of budget, personnel, and material costs
  • Participates in internal and external menu presentations
  • Coordinates and controls countermeasures in production in case of customer complaints
  • Develops and supports existing training strategies and plans for kitchen staff
  • Represents kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders
  • Actively researches and incorporates industry innovations and food trends
  • Participates in marketing activities
  • Ensures quality of goods received
  • Maintains tidiness in food storage following the first in - first out principle
  • Guarantees adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and HACCP regulations
  • Organizes, staffs, and directs the area of responsibility properly
  • Guides, motivates, and develops subordinate employees
  • Implements company values and management principles
  • Controls cost budget and initiates corrective actions
  • Participates in company-sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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