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
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is a globally recognized leader in airline catering and hospitality services, boasting one of the largest operations worldwide. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company has earned the prestigious title of "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. With a robust presence throughout North and Latin America, LSG Sky Chefs delivers exceptional culinary experiences to passengers on a wide range of airlines, specializing in impeccable food production and outstanding service. The company values its employees as the core strength behind its success, nurturing their... 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 skills
- Service orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- Arabic speaking preferred
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 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
Job Duties
- Support and oversee all hot and cold kitchen food production activities within the assigned CSC
- Identify inventory or production variances and initiate timely corrective actions
- Assist with managing and adjusting production plans including forecasting food quantities and resource allocation
- Ensure strict adherence to all recipe specifications and conduct routine sensory evaluations
- Participate in the development, testing, and refinement of new food products and menus
- Collaborate with Executive Chef to design and update halal-compliant menus
- Oversee preparation and cooking of halal dishes in compliance with airline catering standards
- Ensure all ingredients, suppliers, and processes meet halal certification and airline regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all catering manuals and communicate updates
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and sanitation standards including HACCP
- Monitor quality of goods received and verify proper storage and FIFO practices
- Coordinate appropriate responses to customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures
- Support cost control activities related to budget management
- Implement and manage departmental cost budgets
- Ensure adequate staffing and organization of kitchen operations
- Guide, motivate, and develop kitchen employees
- Support training strategies and development plans
- Represent kitchen teams in external interactions
- Research market innovations, culinary techniques, and food trends
- Participate in menu presentations and marketing
- Support company-wide initiatives such as GQS, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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