Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,579.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary services and innovative catering solutions to airlines across North and Latin America. Established as a leader in the airline catering industry, LSG Sky Chefs has earned the prestigious title of "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024. The company’s success is deeply rooted in the dedication, skill, and professionalism of its diverse team of employees who consistently strive to exceed client expectations and enhance passenger experiences on flights.
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Job Requirements
- Five years of experience in commercial cooking
- Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
- Certification with the American Culinary Federation a plus
- Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
- Arabic speaking preferred to communicate effectively with suppliers, clients, or team members when needed
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
- Arabic speaking preferred to communicate effectively with suppliers, clients, or team members when needed
Job Duties
- Supports and oversees all hot and cold kitchen food production activities within the assigned CSC
- Identifies inventory or production variances and initiates timely corrective actions to maintain accuracy and efficiency
- Assists with managing and adjusting production plans, including forecasting food quantities, equipment needs, and resource allocation for daily output
- Ensures strict adherence to all recipe specifications and conducts routine sensory evaluations to uphold Gold Standards
- Participates in the development, testing, and refinement of new food products and menus
- Collaborates with the Executive Chef to design and update halal-compliant menus tailored for airline passengers
- Oversees preparation and cooking of halal dishes in compliance with airline catering standards and halal certification requirements
- Ensures all ingredients, suppliers, and processes meet halal certification and airline regulatory standards and maintains accurate documentation for audits
- Maintains thorough knowledge of catering manuals and ensures updates are communicated and implemented
- Ensures compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and sanitation standards, including full adherence to HACCP regulations
- Monitors quality of goods received and verifies proper storage, handling, and FIFO practices
- Coordinates appropriate responses to customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures
- Supports cost control activities related to budget management, personnel, and material consumption
- Implements and manages departmental cost budgets, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur
- Ensures adequate staffing, organization, and direction of all kitchen operations
- Guides, motivates, and develops kitchen employees in alignment with company HR policies
- Supports training strategies and development plans to elevate culinary skills within the CSC
- Represents kitchen teams during interactions with external stakeholders
- Researches market innovations, culinary techniques, and emerging food trends
- Participates in internal and external menu presentations and marketing activities
- Supports company-wide initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing efforts
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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