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LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef-Commercial Food Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,058.02 - $91,322.53
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Life insurance

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its exceptional quality and innovative approach. As a leader in the airline catering industry, they have earned the prestigious title of Airline Caterer of the Year in North America for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence, driven by a passionate team that strives to deliver outstanding culinary experiences and impeccable service to airline clients and their passengers across North and Latin America. With a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, LSG Sky Chefs... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Five years of experience in commercial cooking
  • Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
  • Additional certifications or equivalent professional experience preferred
  • Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer 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, design chef, or equivalent professional experience preferred
  • Certification with the American Culinary Federation 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 computer 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 controls and adjustment of production plans, estimates consumption of food and equipment required to execute daily production
  • Ensures compliance with recipe specifications and conducts sense-checks (Gold Standards)
  • Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed
  • Updates and distributes 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 training strategies and plans for kitchen staff
  • Represents kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders
  • Researches and incorporates industry innovations and emerging food trends
  • Participates in marketing activities as needed
  • Ensures quality of goods received
  • Maintains tidiness in food storage following first in - first out principle
  • Guarantees adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and HACCP regulations
  • Organizes, staffs, and directs area of responsibility properly
  • Guides, motivates, and develops subordinate employees
  • Implements company values and management principles in the department
  • Controls cost budget in area of responsibility and initiates corrective actions
  • Supports company initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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